Education Officer

Foundation Of Light; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused education charity in Sunderland is seeking an Education Officer to deliver innovative secondary education programmes. The role involves working with Key Stage 3 and 4 pupils through one-to-one sessions and small group activities, fostering engagement and support. Ideal candidates will have a passion for education and experience in similar roles. This position offers a supportive work environment within a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• Highly motivated individual to deliver innovative secondary education programmes.
• Experience working with Key Stage 3 and 4 pupils.
• Ability to conduct one-to-one sessions and small group activities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver innovative secondary education programmes to pupils.
• Engage with targeted young people through one-to-one and small group activities.
• Support educational initiatives within schools across the targeted areas.

Job description

Foundation of Light, the registered charity of Sunderland Football Club, aims to involve, educate and inspire people of all ages from Sunderland, South Tyneside and Durham to improve their life chances, using football as the motivator. We are proud of our history and culture, our innovative and proactive solutions to community problems, and our people. We are now looking to add to our passionate and enthusiastic team.

Education Officer

The Foundation of Light is seeking to recruit a highly motivated individual to deliver as part of the Belonging and Social Connectivity team. The successful candidate will deliver innovative secondary education programmes to pupils in Key Stage 3 and 4, including delivering intentional one‑to‑one’s for identified young people and small group activities with targeted pupils. The successful applicant will work in a supportive environment within the Foundation's Education team and have the full support of the wider Foundation of Light organisation.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Jake Leighton, Football in the Community Lead (Education), at [e-mail]

The base for the post is the Beacon of Light, with the main delivery taking place in outreach sites within schools across Sunderland, County Durham and South Tyneside.

Interested applicants should request an application pack or send a CV to [e-mail] or download packs from our website www.foundationoflight.co.uk. Candidates who have not heard within six weeks of application should assume they have been unsuccessful.

The closing date is Friday 7th November 2025 with interviews taking place week commencing 10th November 2025.

Appointments may be subject to an enhanced DBS Check. Foundation of Light is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Foundation of Light • Beacon of Light • Sunderland • SR5 1SN

Tel: [phone]

Registered Charity No 1089333