Schools Coordinator

National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Schools Coordinator to lead their Schools Service initiative. This role is pivotal in delivering impactful programs aimed at preventing child abuse and ensuring children feel safe and supported. You will work closely with schools, manage volunteer teams, and engage with stakeholders to promote vital educational offerings. If you are committed to child welfare and have a strong belief in equality and inclusion, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in children's lives across Scotland.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering programs in educational or safeguarding settings.
• Recent experience following safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate delivery of the Speak out. Stay safe online program.
• Manage a diverse team of volunteers and oversee workshops.

Skills

Stakeholder relationship management

Safeguarding procedures

Volunteer recruitment and management

Target/KPI achievement

Working with diverse groups

Job description

The roles we have available are:

Scotland:

1FTE (35 hours per week) Glasgow

0.5FTE (17.5 hours per week) Peripatetic (must be based in Scotland, but can apply from any location

England:

0.5FTE (17.5 hours per week) North Essex

0.5FTE (17.5 hours per week) Oxfordshire. Fixed term.

1 FTE (35 hours per week) Bolton, Bury, Oldham, Rochdale

In order for your application to be considered please state the area and post you are applying for at the top of your supporting statement.

The roles are home based, but will require frequent travel to schools in your area, therefore you must live in the advertised area.

About the role and the Schools Service:

Would you like to drive forward NSPCC's schools offer?

In 2021, the NSPCC announced a new 10+ year strategy to make the biggest impact we can to stop child abuse and neglect. Our Local Services teams are an essential part of how NSPCC's three main strategic goals will be delivered:

• Everyone plays their part to prevent child abuse.
• Every child is safe online.
• Children feel safe, listened to and supported.

Local Services brings together our work in schools, local campaigning and our direct services across 9 regions and nations. The Schools Service team plays an integral part of our mission as it's responsible for delivering the schools offer.

· Do you have experience of delivering programmes in an educational or safeguarding setting?

· Have you recent experience of following safeguarding procedures?

· Do you have well-developed stakeholder relationship management skills?

· Have you enjoyed working with diverse groups of people?

· Do you have relevant volunteer recruitment, management and supervision experience?

· Have you experience of working towards and meeting set targets/KPIs?

· Would you work well as part of a remote team?

If so, we would love you to apply for the Schools Coordinator position.

Reporting to the Schools Manager, the Schools Coordinator role will:

· be the single point of contact for primary and secondary schools within the designated area, including non-mainstream settings

· co-ordinate the delivery of the Speak out. Stay safe online programme

· promote our secondary school offer

· be responsible for overseeing the delivery of volunteer led workshops to 6-7 and 9-11 year olds

· leading and manage a diverse team of existing volunteers

· work to set targets and KPIs

· be responsible for building and maintaining internal and external relationships

· recruit, train and retain new or existing volunteers providing ongoing development

· maximise opportunities and partnership working

· be confident in presenting to stakeholders, such as local authorities and senior school leaders

· represent Local Services and NSPCC Schools Service in the public forum

· be an active contributor to internal projects and workstreams

As a member of our team, our organisational values and behaviours would be important to you. We want someone who will take a child-centred approach, has a strong belief in the rights of children, and has a clear understanding and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of life and practice.

Please apply by filling out the full application form and a supporting statement that provides your experience with clear examples that demonstrate how you meet each point of the person spec. At the top of your supporting statement, please indicate which role you would like to apply for.

This role requires frequent travel throughout the area and region or nation, therefore access to a car for work travel is essential.

Interviews will be held via microsoft Teams on 5th and 6th June 2025

If you would like more information or to have a conversation about the role please contact: [e-mail]