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School Volunteer Coordinator

Employer
NFP People on behalf of City Year UK
Location
Coventry
Salary
£18018 Per Annum
Closing date
10 Aug 2022

School Volunteer Coordinator

Do you have experience of working with children, young people or volunteers or have a relevant degree and are looking to start your career in this field?

We have a great opportunity to join a team, providing additional capacity within the school-based teams supporting pupils to improve in their social, emotional and academic achievement.

Position: School Volunteer Coordinator multiple roles (internal title School Service Leader)

Location: Coventry

Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary: £18,018 (living wage)

Duration: Fixed-term from August 22 until 21 July 2023

Closing Date: Shortlisting will take place on a rolling basis so apply early to avoid disappointment, as the role may close early if a suitable candidate is found.

The Role

The School Volunteer Coordinator will work closely with the team of 5-7 full-time volunteer mentors based in a school and report to an Impact Officer, who is typically based alongside them in their school two days a week.

You will liaise as required with a school point of contact (typically an Assistant or Deputy Head).

Primary responsibilities include:

 

  • Assisting with supervision of the volunteer mentors
  • Delivering interventions to pupils - focussing half of your time on helping pupils get or remain on track, by providing a range of interventions; including academic support, delivering behaviour and attendance coaching, encouraging pupil engagement and social development to promote a positive school climate

 

About You

As School Volunteer Coordinator you will have a strong commitment to the charity’s mission and values and knowledge of their model and culture, along with:

People Skills:

 

  • Connects with others in consistent, positive and meaningful ways
  • Influences others by meeting them where they’re at
  • Holds space that nurtures inclusion and belonging
  • Uses an asset-based approach to supporting people
  • Shares “the why” and facilitates meaning-making

 

Understand of Context:

 

  • Collaborates towards a common purpose with a deep sense of ownership
  • Practices strategic thinking and sound-judgement
  • Effectively prioritises and organises to execute results

 

Understanding of Self:

 

  • Seeks out opportunities for self-improvement grounded in self-awareness
  • Models authenticity and powerful vulnerability

 

If you have experience of working with children and young people and are passionate about social change and serving a great cause… then apply today!

Please apply by uploading your CV and cover letter (two pages preferred) demonstrating your suitable experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.

Employee Benefits

As an employee there are a whole range of benefits for staff, including:

 

  • Great holiday entitlement
  • Training including degree-level qualifications
  • Pension scheme enrolment starts at 4% as standard, and employee contributions are matched up to 5%
  • Interest-free travel season ticket loans
  • Interest-free bike loans under the “Cycle to Work Scheme”
  • Interest-free Loans to assist employees with welfare or financial hardship
  • 2 days per year to pursue volunteering opportunities and 2 days per year to support wellbeing
  • Regular all staff wellbeing sessions with external wellbeing experts
  • Reservist friendly employer - Bronze award
  • Volunteer and Employee Assistance Program (VEAP)
  • Laptop and mobile phone

 

About the Organisation

This youth social action charity challenges 18 to 25-year-olds to tackle educational inequality through a year of full-time voluntary service. As mentors, tutors and role models in schools, the organisation supports pupils growing up in some of the most disadvantaged areas of the UK.

The charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners including young people.

Applicants must be between the ages of 18 – 23 to fulfil the national citizens service funding criteria.

Other areas of experience may include Volunteer Manager, Volunteer Coordinator, Volunteer Assistant, Volunteer Team Leader, Volunteer Lead, Volunteer Administrator, Teaching, Teaching Assistant, Teaching Support, Pastoral Support, School Liaison, School Assistant, School Support Worker, Behavioural Support, School Behavioural Support, School, Schools.

Please note this role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of our client.

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