Forge Valley Community
School
JOB DESCRIPTION
The school is committed to safeguarding and
promoting the welfare of children and young people
and expects all staff and volunteers to share this
commitment
POST TITLE
Enrichment and Community Co-ordinator
ROLE PROFILE
LD3.5 (Grade 5)
SALARY RANGE
£19621 - £22958
RESPONSIBLE TO
Deputy Headteacher
RESPONSIBLE FOR
HOLIDAY AND
SICKNESS RELIEF
PURPOSE OF JOB
Deputy Headteacher
To co-ordinate the school’s programme of enrichment
activities
To establish and maintain links with the Forge Valley
Family of Schools, external agencies and community
organisations
To develop the school’s adult and community learning
provision
JOB DESCRIPTION FOR POST OF:- ENRICHMENT & COMMUNITY CO-ORDINATOR
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The postholder must at all times carry out his/her responsibilities within the spirit of the school’s
policies and procedures, in particular policies on Equal Opportunities, Safeguarding Children and
Young People and Health and Safety and also, within the framework of the Education Act 1996 and
Employment Law, with particular regard to the statutory responsibilities of the Governing Bodies of
schools.
The person appointed will be expected to carry out the responsibilities listed below in conjunction with
other people as appropriate, in a manner that is in keeping with the school’s aims and ethos by
promoting and developing a culture to ensure diversity within the school community is recognised by
actively promoting anti racist and anti oppressive practice.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Enrichment programme
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To liaise with staff to agree the menu of activities on offer to students
To develop a costed delivery plan for the enrichment programme
To co-ordinate students’ choices of activity
To manage the budget for enrichment activities
To ensure that risk assessments and safe practices are in place
To liaise with outside agencies and providers to deliver activities
To keep accurate records of attendance and participation on enrichment
activities
To encourage parents and other family members to support and contribute to
the enrichment programme
To liaise with the school’s Healthy Schools Co-ordinator and catering
providers to establish and run a breakfast club
Community Links
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To agree a calendar of joint activities with our family of schools
To liaise with the link person in each partner school to arrange activities
To ensure that the appropriate staff are fully informed of arrangements for
activities
To ensure that all arrangements are in place for the joint activities to run
smoothly
To link with community organisations to ensure that the school plays a key
role in the local community
To promote the use of school facilities for community events
To maintain a link with the extended schools network
Community and Adult Learning
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To develop a programme of adult, family and community learning
To audit community needs and interests to inform the offer
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To liaise with outside agencies and providers
To explore possibilities for income generation to support adult and
community learning
To ensure all arrangements for accommodation, resources and delivery
are in place
To seek opportunities for family learning
General
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To provide termly reports for the Leadership Team and governors covering
enrichment, community links and adult learning
To explore possibilities for income generation to support the enrichment and
community programmes
To liaise with the school’s community sports team to provide a programme of
activities for young people and the community which runs throughout the year
including in school holidays
To link with the school’s enterprise and sports development staff to ensure a
cohesive and complementary approach to the school’s community
programme
Any other duties and responsibilities appropriate to the grade and role
All the above duties and responsibilities to be carried out in accordance with Forge
Valley Community School’s Policies, Standing Orders and current legislation with an
emphasis on Customer Care, Equal Opportunities, Data Protection and Health and
Safety.
May 2012
ENRICHMENT & COMMUNITY CO-ORDINATOR
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Requirements
Qualifications:
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Good standard of Literacy and Numeracy
Exceptional ICT Skills
Essential or Desireable
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Skills/Experience:
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Experience of working in an educational environment
Experience of working with students
Inter personal skills
Excellent communication skills
Excellent organisational skills
Effective collaboration with colleagues across the school
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Knowledge and Understanding:
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Good knowledge and understanding of the school’s management
information systems
Knowledge of current educational issues
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Skills/Abilities:
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Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Ability to relate well with students
Ability to work with staff at all levels
Flexibility and adaptability
Ability to work individually as well as part of a team
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