14 Oct
Brentford FC Community Sports Trust
London Borough of Brent
Job description
Job Title : SeniorCoordinator Education Programmes
Department : Education
Reportsto : Senior ManagerEducation
Responsiblefor : Programme CoordinatorEducation
Salary :
Contract : 18Months Fixed Term Contract
ClosingDate : 28thOctober
Interviews : 7th and 8thNovember
BrentfordFC Community Sports Trust
Withcommunity work spanning three decades Brentford FC Community SportsTrust has established itself as a pioneering organisation for thelocal community.
It uses the power of sport to educate motivate andinspire people from all walks of life.
Working inpartnership with Brentford FC the Trust offers a portfolio ofprogrammes in education health sports participation and communityengagement.
The Trust has won the Football League Community Club ofthe Year award four times and now employs more than 100 members ofstaff.
InclusionStatement
Brentford FCCST is anorganisation which values and is passionate about diversity andinclusivity. We welcome and encourage applications from qualifiedcandidates including those from underrepresented groups such asthose from ethnically diverse backgrounds women those from theLGBTQ community and those with disabilities.
Should you require any workplace accommodations (also known asreasonable adjustments) you will have the opportunity to let usknow at the appropriate points in the hiringprocess.
Safeguarding Statement
Brentford FCCST is committed toequality the safeguarding and welfare of all children and adults atrisk. This responsibility is shared by all staff and volunteers atthe club safeguarding is everyones responsibility.
Staff will berequired to undertake regular safeguarding training to enable andreinforce a proactive approach to safeguarding.
This role requiresthe post holder to apply all relevant policies and uphold the clubscommitment to safeguarding vulnerable people to ensure a safeenvironment for all.
This includes the timely reporting of anysafeguarding concern to the safeguardingteam.
General TrustAccountabilities
- Toensure compliance with all relevant policies including health andsafety and safeguarding policies
- To ensurecompliance with all relevant legal regulatory ethical and socialrequirements
- To build and maintain good workingrelationships both internally and externally maintaining aprofessional image at all times when representing Brentford FCCommunity Sports Trust
- To keep confidential anyinformation gained regarding the Trust and itspersonnel
- To maintain a flexible approach towork at alltime
MainPurpose of Job
We are looking fora personable and committed individual to provide a comprehensiverange of project activities that benefits young people localschools and the wider community in the London borough of Hounslow& Ealing.
The Senior CoordinatorEducation Programmes will lead and develop our key secondary schooldelivery. You will be responsible for designing and developingsessions and activities that will have the largest impact on youngpeople.
These programmes focus on young people who face significantbarriers to learning. You will work closely with colleagues in theEducation Team to achieve shared goals and will directly linemanage one staff member.
Part of this role willbe focused on content development but it will also require activedelivery on the programmes. Along with other members of the teamyou will also have a small caseload of young people to mentor.
- This role will support the followingprogrammes;
- Premier League Inspiresweekly lessons designed for students who face barriers to learningwhich prevent them from achieving their potential.
Delivery will bein local Schools Pupil Referral Units and from our CommunityStadium Hub.
Focus 30 weekly intervention tosupport secondary students on the cusp of exclusion and strugglingto manage their own behavior in school.
Both classroom andpractical elements using sport as a motivational tool.
Mentoring weekly 1 :
1 sessions for children& young people in care at the edge of care or thoseassociated with external partner agencies such as Youth JusticeService & NHS.
Supporting with managing challengingbehaviours social emotional needs and identifying strategies tohelp move forward.
Short Breaks termly afterschool club & holiday projects for Primary &Secondary; children withSEND
GeneralResponsibilities
- Take alead on the development and delivery of the Premier League Inspiresand Focus30 Programmes.
- Responsible fordesigning and developing a highquality programme curriculumtimetables and session plans with clear learning objectives andachievable outcomes.
- Establish maintain anddevelop effective partnership working with stakeholders includingrelevant external agencies and organisations (e.
g Schools PremierLeague Charitable Fund; LB Hounslow)
Completeall monitoring and evaluation using internal systems (Salesforce;Views) in line with Premier League and other funder requirements;
including monthly updates to Senior ManagerEducation.
Maintain accurate records asappropriate for each project including Risk Assessments RegistersSession Logs Reports & case studies (highlighting thebenefit of the project);
tracking progression and demonstratingclear impact & outcomes.
- Regularlyquality assure and reflect on all programme activity adaptingcontent where necessary to maintain high levels of young peopleengagement and school partnerships.
- Supportyoung people to access other internal and external programmes inline with their needs and interests working alongside colleagues toprovide positive pathways.
- Line manage anddevelop the Programme Coordinator
- Ensure thatall delivery for which you are responsible complies with allBrentford FC CST health and safety and safeguardingrequirements
- Support with any other projects inline with department funding requirements as directed by SeniorManager Education.
- Attend all scheduledsupervision meetings and training events as directed by LineManager.
1 : 1 MentoringResponsibilities
- Liaise with SeniorCoordinator Mentoring & Safeguarding Team to risk assesscases prior to start.
- Meet with the youngperson and codesign a Personal Development Plan (PDP) based aroundGoal Based Outcomes.
- Deliver mental wellbeingsupport for young people and manage a caseload providing support atsuitable times for the referral either face to face orvirtually.
Safeguarding :
- Participatein training sessions related to safeguarding and emergencyresponse.
- Report any safeguarding concernspromptly to the appropriate authorities or designatedpersonnel.
- Maintain accurate records ofincidents concerns and actionstaken.
- Collaborate with other team members anddepartments to create a cohesive approach tosafeguarding.
- Coordinate with relevantauthorities and emergency services asnecessary.
- Stay informed about safeguardingpolicies procedures and bestpractices.
KeyInternalRelationships
- SeniorManager Education
- SeniorProgramme CoordinatorMentoring
- CoachMentors
- Zero Hour DeliveryStaff
Key ExternalRelationships
- PremierLeague CharitableTrust
- LocalSchools
- Hounslow EducationPartnership
- Youth JusticeServices / NHSClinicians / professionals
EssentialCriteria
- Experienceof coordination and delivery of education or training programmes inschools or equivalent educationsetting
- Experience of designing engaging lessonplans with clear learning objectives and achievable outcomes
- Experience of delivering of 1 : 1 and / or groupwork to challenging cohorts reluctantlearners.
- Experience of engaging with schoolsto create longlasting partnerships
- Experienceof holding strategic relationships with key stakeholders
- Good experience and knowledge of managing sessions andcaseloads
- Safeguardingqualification
- Emergency First AidCertificate
- DBSCertificate
- Organised and work with attentionto detail
- Empathetic and able to understandthe needs of young people with complexbackgrounds
- Experience and the ability inbuilding positive relationships easily especially with youngpeople
- Commitment to working three evenings andadditional evenings when required.
- Experienceof working with vulnerable hard to reach young people in asupportive role
- Experience of coordinatingsessional workers
- An understanding of thecurrent issues and barriers impacting young people
- Ability to relate well with young people 819years fromdifferent backgrounds forming strong positiverelationships
- Commitment to diversity equalopportunities andinclusivity
Desirable :
- TeachingQualification Level 3 / PTLLS or above
- UKCC Level1 / 2 coaching qualification or equivalent
- Youthwork or Mentoring qualification
- Experience ofworking in a pastoral role in a school or other educational setting
- Experience of working with young people withSEND
- Mental Health FirstAid
- NGB Level 1 / 2 coachingqualifications
- Experience ofpartnership / interagency working as part of a team around complexyoung people
- Experience working with YouthJustice Services
- Experience of linemanagement
- Mental HealthAwareness training (can be provided ifrequired)
PersonalQualities :
- Provide asafe inclusive and enjoyable environment supporting goals andaspirations
- Believe all young people canachieve their potential and show a commitment to working with thosewho face barriers and challenges
- Positive andflexible approach with ability to demonstrate high levels of careaccuracy and confidentiality whenrequired.
- Professional and friendly outlook andattitude.
- Enjoys working in a teamenvironment.
- Ability to work flexible hours asrequired by the programme.
- Creativeselfmotivated and the ability to work on own initiative.
- Willingness to work across departments toachieve sharedgoals.
Please note thatwhere appropriate for the role you will berequired to complete additional background checks such asDisclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and police checks for any time you have lived or workedoutside of the UK in the last 10years.
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