JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title Job Holder Responsible to: Responsible for: Hours: Salary Band: Education Officer TBC Premier League Inspires Coordinator N/A 35 hours £23,790 - £27,000 Main Duties: 1. Carry out Operational and Delivery Tasks 2. Follow FOL Procedures and Reporting 3. Build Relationships and Partnerships 1. Carry out Operational and Delivery Tasks Key responsibilities include: • To liaise with the Community Cohesion Manager and Premier League Inspires Coordinator to develop engaging and unique programmes to be delivered in school and the community. • Work with the Belonging and Social Connectivity department to develop and share resources and to enhance the provision. • Develop relationships with young people, adults and stakeholders who attend Foundation schemes • Support targeted programmes addressing social isolation, inequality, and community division. • Coordinate logistics including venues, risk assessments, materials, and session delivery. • Ensure all sessions are inclusive, engaging, and meet the needs of participants. • Provide whole group and intentional one-to-ones for young people aged 11+ across Key Stages 3 and 4. • Lead on diverse educational programmes, supporting learners with progressions. • Deliver, as required, holiday activities, evening and weekend sessions linked to health and wellbeing, education and skills • Guide participants through challenging periods and help guide them in changing attitudes and behaviour • Challenge participants in a positive manner to help improve their personal and social skills • Plan, deliver, and evaluate other high-quality activities and events that celebrate diversity and bring people together. 2. Follow FOL Procedures and Reporting Key responsibilities include: • Work in line with Foundation of Light policies, including safeguarding, health and safety, equality, and data protection. • Accurately record participant data, outcomes, and impact information using the Foundation’s reporting systems. • Contribute to funding reports, case studies, and success stories demonstrating project impact. • Attend staff training, meetings, and development sessions to support continuous improvement. • Promote the Foundation’s mission and values in all aspects of delivery. • Ensure team targets are met • Carry out consistent assessment tools throughout each programme to identify participant attitudes. • Ensuring compliance with safeguarding, GDPR, health and safety, equality and • diversity, and relevant legislation. • Work with other Foundation teams to achieve the charity’s strategic aims • Liaise with Safeguarding Officer as appropriate. • Support volunteers, apprentices and trainees. • Support schools in meeting OFSTED Good/Outstanding grades through the quality of targeted intervention and other educational sessions (such as collapsed curriculum days, the PL Inspires Challenge, cultural capital opportunities and celebration events). 3. Build Relationships and Partnerships Key responsibilities include: • Develop and maintain positive relationships with young people, community groups, • schools, faith organisations, and partner agencies. Identify opportunities for joint working and partnership development that strengthen community cohesion outcomes. • Engage with key stakeholders to promote understanding, inclusion, and shared community values. • Work with third parties such as the police, fire service, YOT to enhance opportunities for young people • Support the wider Foundation team in other activities, including doing the minimum of three volunteer events per year. • Represent the Foundation positively at community events and local initiatives. • Work in collaboration with schools, community groups and local authority to identify target areas and potential learners for appropriate Youth Work initiatives. • Motivate and encourage learners, seeking additional support from outside agencies if required. Other duties: You will be required to undertake other duties from time to time as required. Any potential permanent changes to your role will be discussed, and agreement reached prior to being undertaken. You will be notified of any permanent change in writing. In addition to your normal duties, you may be required to undertake additional or other duties as necessary to meet the needs of the Foundation of Light. Staff are required to work with volunteers in a way of mutual respect and commitment to organisational goals and objectives. This includes staff who do not directly supervise volunteers but may engage with them within the organisation. Behaviour and professional expectations: • Maintain working practices in line with Foundation of Light Equality and Diversity, Health and Safety and Safeguarding policies; self-awareness of own responsibility in these areas • Embed EDI and safeguarding in all aspects of work • Assist in data collection and analysis providing accurate management information systems for data led decisions • Ensure regulatory and legislative requirements are met at all times • Conduct should reflect the Staff Behaviour Policy (Code of Conduct); uphold Foundation core values (as shown below) at all times • Maintain the highest level of professionalism and confidentiality. • Attend working groups and CPD session as required • Build strong internal relationships and work in collaboration with colleagues to achieve the end goal • Ensure positive organisational messages and culture are maintained • Contribute to good housekeeping across all Foundation sites and equipment • Follow the laid down policies and procedures at all times • Work within the established administrative and financial systems to ensure smooth running and quality of projects Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement: The Foundation of Light (FOL) promotes Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and challenges all forms of discrimination through its internal operations and in the delivery of its services in accordance with and commitment to the 2010 Equality Act. The FOL protects the rights of individuals and advances equality of opportunity for all. It demonstrates the FOL’s commitment to continuous improvement in EDI to create meaningful and sustainable change. Safeguarding Statement We expect all staff, volunteers and partners to share our commitment to maintaining a culture of vigilance, and believe that all staff, volunteers and partners have a responsibility to report any concerns about the welfare of any child, young person or adult at risk. Foundation of Light Values: Innovative, Passionate, Excellence, Collaborative, Integrity, Agile. PERSONAL SPECIFICATION Requirement Essential (E) or Desirable (D) How Assessed (CV, Interview, Observation) Skills and Abilities: Coaching Mentoring Motivation Communication Group Work Facilitation Organisation Time management Communication, oral and written Planning and control Teamwork Interpersonal Conflict handling and resolution Creativity and imagination relevant to the workplace Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines Personal Attributes: Self-motivated, able to use own initiative, confident and persistent Commitment to the Foundation of Light’s objectives and values Positive and enthusiastic Punctual and reliable Commitment to personal and professional development High aspirations and highest possible standards for young people Flexibility in working, and positive approach to change Able to work in the evenings and at weekends if required Employs a creative and imaginative approach to working Current driving licence D D E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E D Knowledge and Understanding: Safeguarding and welfare of young people Issues that can affect young and disadvantaged people Targeted intervention in Secondary School Of the need to work anti-social and flexible hours to meet the needs of the charity Learners with various needs D D E E E CV CV I I O O O I O O I I I I I I I I I I I I I I CV CV CV I CV Delivery of exceptional customer service Experience: Working with young people in a school or community setting Working with Secondary School pupils Youth Work Experience Planning and working to budgets Meeting targets in the workplace Monitoring and evaluation mechanisms E E D D D E E Qualifications (or equivalent): Teaching: Level 3 Teaching or Teaching Assistant qualification Youth Work: Youth Work in Practice Level 2 Qualified Coaching: FA Coaching Level 2 Any other Sports Coaching qualifications Other: Youth and Community Work First Aid Driving Licence GCSE Mathematics and English at grade C or above or Functional Skills Maths and English Level 2 Safeguarding qualifications Competent in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) E E E E D D E D D D I CV CV CV CV CV CV CV CV CV CV CV CV CV CV CV CV *Please note it is essential that the successful applicant meets the criteria in at least one of the headings under teaching, youth work and / or coaching.