Notts County Foundation (NCF) is the independent charitable arm of Notts
County FC. For over 30 years, our dedicated team has been using the power of
football and the benefits of physical activity to improve the health and
wellbeing of our local communities.

Our wide range of programmes cover sport, health, inclusion and education to transform
the future outlook for many and leading to positive change within people’s day-to-day
lives. We are also proud to operate the Portland Centre in the Meadows as our
community hub and the facility is very much the heartbeat of the Foundation.

We take pride in our long-standing affiliation with Notts County FC, a community driven
club that has provided fun, enjoyment and a sense of belonging for the people of
Nottingham and Nottinghamshire for generations. By working together, we continue to
inspire active change for those we serve.

Our mission statement is:
Weusethepower ofphysical activity to improve the health and wellbeing of local
communities. The mission is underpinned by Notts County Foundation’s FIVE core values:

We inspire: Acting as role models, aiming to bring the best out of people.
We are Innovative: Thinking outside the box, making the unachievable happen.
We are community driven: Cohesion throughout our networks: participants, staff,
funders and local partners.
We show integrity: Committed to doing what we said we would do.
We are ambitious: striving to grow and achieve.

Our impact on the community will be through the following areas of work:

Sport and Inclusion

Health

Education

The Portland Centre

Job Description

Job Title:

Salary:

Education Coordinator

£23,810 - £27,000

Responsible to:

Education Manager

Responsible for:

N/A

Location:

Notts County Foundation & Portland Centre

Document Created (Month & Year)

June 2025

Overview of the role

You will operate within our education department to deliver
engaging projects to diverse groups of participants at all levels.
Actively promoting enthusiasm for learning for all subjects and
activities.

You will adapt the curriculum to fit participant needs while
maintaining overall class progress and continually develop
working knowledge of national curriculum programmes and
frameworks. Assess and record participant development, while
identifying problem areas and areas which need attention and
improvement.

Provide a safe, positive learning environment for students and
communicate with all other staff members who engage with the
students. Communicate with parents as per Foundation
guidelines on a regular basis, including presenting student
progress reports and informing parents of requisite student
discipline.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

Ensure quality and excellence delivery across all education projects, including functional skills where
required.
Have a clear vision as to how a wide range of education projects should be delivered.
Fully participate in and contribute to the pastoral support programmes of NCF as well as take on the
role of tutor.
Implement effective strategies to support a variety of teaching and learning styles.
Maintain all appropriate records and report regularly via written reports and parents’ consultation
evenings.
Monitor and support the overall progress and development of students as a deliverer.
To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides participants with the opportunity to
achieve their individual progress and potential.
Contribute to raising standards of delivery, retention and completion of work
To share good practice in teaching, learning and assessment to support development
Maintain a positive learning environment across the subject and using subject behaviour management
procedures as appropriate.
Undertake any staff development (CPD) relevant to the needs of the post;
Identify underachieving pupils and ensure appropriate intervention;
Act as a positive role model at all times and develop and maintain high standards for teaching and
learning within the department.

Coordinate

Ensure an effective, high quality learning programme is in place for each course for which the post is
responsible - including schemes of work, induction materials, lesson plans, course delivery details and
assessment procedures.
Participate actively in all aspects of the work, contribute to the smooth running of the programme area
and actively contribute to the enrichment opportunities for learners;
Monitor and maintain appropriate records/data related to target grades, attainment, achievement and
attendance.
Participate in programme meetings in accordance with course requirements with staff team
Communicate, co-operate and, where appropriate, collaborate with other departments within NCF
Promote and develop high quality of teaching, learning and assessment across curriculum
Ensure you report accurately and positively to parents, through written reports and parents ‘evening
consultations.’

General Duties

To attend and contribute to regular staff meetings
To participate in all staff Notts County Foundation appraisal and supervision processes
To follow by Notts County Foundation policies and procedures at all times including Health and Safety,
Equal Opportunities and Confidentiality
To act as an ambassador for Notts County Foundation at all times
To undertake any other duties that may be required as deemed appropriate
To always represent Notts County Foundation and The Portland Centre in a professional manner
regarding to dress, presentation, personal hygiene, attitude, conduct and professionalism.
To be able to work flexible and unsociable hours where the role of the job requires including weekends
and evenings when appropriate.
To undertake any other duties that may be required as deemed appropriate to support other
departments and projects outside Education department.

Safeguarding Statement
Notts County Foundation (NCF) operates a child centred approach to safeguarding and where concerns
about the welfare of a child or adult at risk exists, staff will always act in the best interests of the child or
adult at risk. The Foundation fully acknowledges and accepts its responsibility for the well-being and safety
of all children and adults at risk engaged in Foundation activities. It is the duty of all staff working at the
Foundation to ensure they safeguard children and adults at risk by creating an environment that protects
them from harm. Notts Count Foundation believes that the general wellbeing, welfare, and safety of all
children and adults at risk engaged in Foundation activities is of the upmost importance. NCF will fulfil its
responsibilities by ensuring it displays best practice in safeguarding matters, carried out in a spirit of
partnership and openness with the child or adults at risk, family and the relevant local authority.

Filtering and Monitoring Statement and Responsibilities
Notts County Foundation want to ensure a safe and secure digital learning environment for all learners
and staff. This includes implementing appropriate filtering and monitoring measures to safeguard children
and young people (CYP) from harmful content, online risks, and inappropriate use of digital resources. All
staff must remain vigilant and proactive in upholding these measures, adhering to safeguarding policies,
and reporting any concerns promptly.

Ensuring Safe Access: Monitor the use of digital resources to ensure compliance with safeguarding
policies and appropriate usage.
Active Monitoring: Regularly review digital activity identifying potential risks such as cyber bullying,
radicalisation, or exposure to explicit material.
Reporting Concerns: Promptly report any breaches, concerns, or risk related to digital safety to the
appropriate safeguarding lead.
Policy Compliancy: Ensure personal and CYP use of digital systems aligns with the organisations
policies.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the
Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment,
race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.

Personal Specification

Category

Essential

Desirable

Experience of Internal Verification
Sport Degree or equivalent
professional/ vocational qualification

Knowledge and experience of the
development of teams and individuals
within a charitable setting
Experience of delivering presentations
Knowledge of Employability
qualifications
Ability to build and maintain
relationships with key stakeholders

Ability to contribute to long term
improvements in the partnership
through the generation of new and
innovative ideas

Education &
Qualifications

Experience &
Knowledge

Personal
Qualities &
Attributes

Special
Conditions

Experience in delivery of Functional
skills in Maths/English/ICT & Sports
qualifications
PTLLS or an equivalent qualification
(Level 3)

Experience of working within an
alternative provision setting
Experience of working with
disadvantaged and challenging
young people
Knowledge and experience of
safeguarding
Experience of report writing

Strong organisation skills and able to
prioritise, multi-task and manage own
workload.
Strong written and verbal
communication skills.
Good level of competence in using IT
and databases, including Microsoft
Office.
High level of self-drive and an ability
to motivate others
Work well as part of a team and
independently, exercising initiative

Has access to own car
Willingness to travel for business
reasons.
Work outside normal office hours,
including weekends, when required