Children in Care Education Coordinator Full Time NEW

Ormesby Road

Salary: NJC 12-15 £26,375 – £27,690 (actual salary based on 37 hours) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits

Hours: Between 30 – 37 (flexible) per week, 42 weeks per year

Contract: Permanent

Closing date: 13th May

Interview date: WC 18th May

Start date: ASAP

Lift Unity City is fast becoming the local school of choice as we are driven by an unwavering commitment to; transforming futures, breaking social stereotypes, and ensuring every student secures excellent life opportunities.

About The Role

Are you highly organised, proactive and passionate about helping young people succeed? Lift Unity City is seeking a skilled Children in Care Education Coordinator to play a vital behind the scenes role in improving outcomes for children who have or have had a social worker, and those in kinship care.

This is a fast-paced administration and coordination based role focused on bringing services together, organising key meetings, tracking progress and identifying risks early so that no child slips through the gaps.

You will be the central point of coordination between school staff, families, carers, social workers and external agencies, ensuring support plans are in place, actions are followed through and children receive the right help at the right time.

We are open to working hours between 30 and 37 per week, if you would like to apply but would like to discuss other alternatives please contact: Amy Laking – alaking@liftschools.org

Main Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule PEP (personal education plan) meetings, reviews and multi-agency meetings, ensuring all stakeholders are informed and prepared.
• Maintain accurate records, action logs and case files, tracking progress, attendance, behaviour and safeguarding concerns.
• Monitor key data and flag emerging issues or risks that may impact a child’s educational success.
• Liaise daily with internal teams and external services to ensure timely communication and joined-up support. Work with local stakeholders and partnership organisations.
• Support leaders with reports, follow-up actions, documentation and compliance with statutory processes.

Candidate Criteria

• Strong administrative and coordination experience in education, social care, health or similar settings.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Confident communicator who can work professionally with a range of services and stakeholders.
• Experience tracking information, identifying concerns and escalating issues appropriately.
• Committed to inclusion and improving outcomes for vulnerable children and young people.

About The School

Lift Unity City is a thriving and diverse school in Middlesbrough, known for its sharp focus on student success. Awarded a ‘Good’ rating by Ofsted, we are proud of our supportive community and collaborative culture. Our school vision is simple, yet powerful- ‘everyone has a determination to succeed, a love of learning, pride in their school and a strength of character.’ Alongside excellent leadership and teaching, we will help children to go on to lead successful and happy lives.

Here, you’ll be part of a passionate team committed to making a real difference, with the opportunity to contribute to an exciting school improvement journey and see your impact firsthand. With a clear vision and strong community behind us, Lift Unity City is a place where success is the expectation.

At Lift Unity City, we whole-heartedly believe all young people deserve a well-rounded, culturally rich education that fully prepares them to be confident in their ability to prosper in tomorrow’s world. To be a part of their life changing journey is a privilege and a pleasure.

Who is Lift Schools?

We’re a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child – in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 59 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they’ve ever had.

We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.

We Offer You

• Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.
• Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we’ve got you covered.
• Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

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