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FOUNDATION OF LIGHT
23,790 - 27,000 per year
N/A
Full-time

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Education Officer
TBC
Primary Stars Coordinator
N/A
35 hours
£23,790 - £27,000

1.  Delivering specific operational / delivery tasks
2.  Following procedures and reporting issues
3.  Building relationships

1.  Delivering specific operational / delivery tasks

Key responsibilities include:

•  Deliver the full range of the Primary Education programmes which will include: whole class,

interventions and 1 to 1s.

•  Deliver Ofsted good/outstanding grade Literacy and Numeracy lessons in line with Foundation

programmes.

•  Where appropriate deliver on the Secondary Education programmes.
•  Motivate  and  encourage  learners,  seeking  additional  support  from  outside  agencies  if

required.

•  Deliver sessions in line with lesson plans and the requirements of the programmes, ensuring

the timetable is serviced at all times

•  Deliver holiday, evening and weekend sessions as required by the timetable if applicable.
•  Provide a high-quality, excellent customer/participant experience

2.  Following Procedures and Reporting Issues

Key responsibilities include:

•  Incorporate Primary Stars Values into delivery to fulfil funding requirements.
•  Carry out pre and post learner assessments throughout each course.
•  Ensure that the Primary provision remains relevant to schools and the community through the

development of new programmes.

•  Incorporate Primary Stars values into planning.
•  Ensure that lesson plans and resources are kept up to date and at a high standard.
•  Keep up to date with relevant educational trends and attend appropriate CPD.

3.  Build Relationships

Key responsibilities include:

•  Develop  Ofsted  good/outstanding  grade  Literacy  and  Numeracy  lessons  in  line  with
Foundation programmes and develop creative lessons, courses and resources to compliment
delivery.

•  Work  in  collaboration  with  schools,  community  groups  and  local  authority  to  identify  target

areas and potential learners for appropriate Education courses.

•  Work closely with the other members of the team to  ensure delivery is of  a consistent high

standard.

•  Identify PR opportunities and case studies.
•  Liaise with Designated Safeguarding officer as appropriate.
•  Build networks with likeminded agencies.
•  Follow accreditation and progression pathways as defined
•  Support the wider Foundation by working three fundraising events per year

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

Essential (E) or
Desirable (D)

How Assessed (CV,
Interview,
Observation)

Skills and Abilities:

Requirement

Motivation

Communication

Group Work

Organisation

Time management

Facilitation

E

E

E

E

E

E

E

E

E

E

E

E

E

E

E

E

E

E

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
Non-judgemental, open-minded attitude

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
Access to good internet at home, and a space to work
effectively from home if required
Current driving licence

Knowledge and Understanding:

Safeguarding

Other agencies

Maths and English core curriculum

Of the need to work anti-social and flexible hours

The delicate balance between persistence and
pressure
Office systems and set ups

Learners with various needs

Sound knowledge of assessment and behaviour
management tools.
Understanding of Ofsted requirements for primary
education
Understanding of working with SEN & Disability
learners
Competent in Microsoft Office applications (Word,
Excel, Outlook)

E

D

E

E

E

E

E

E

E

D

E

I

I

CV

CV

I

I

I

I

I

I

CV

CV

I

I

I

I

I

CV/I

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.

Experience:

Working with young people in a school/community
setting
Administration

Working with Primary School children in an
intervention setting.

Qualifications:

Primary teaching qualification

Driving License

Basic First Aid

Level 5 Literacy and/or Numeracy or equivalent

National recognised NGB level 2 in any sport

Competent in Microsoft Office applications (Word,
Excel, Outlook)

E

E

D

E

E

D

D

D

E

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.