SYLA is building a new team reporting to the executive and non-executive directors, to take advantage of new funding certainty and developments underway to grow and enhance delivery in order to achieveaims withinour new 5 year strategy; we are saying goodbye to 2 long-serving staff members who have laid a solid platform to build on.
Job title: Education Coordinator
Responsible to:
Working relationships:
Chief Executive
CE, Finance & Programme officer, School and family liaison officer, Leadership
Instructors, Tutors and Volunteers
To develop and lead delivery of the SYLA Education Programme. Purpose of role:
Duties:
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To be responsible to the Chief Executive for the development, implementation and management of the
Southside Young Leaders Academy Education Programme.
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To teach the programme, within the age range 8 – 16 – against a timetable as determined by the Chief
Executive (currently on Saturdays, Tuesdays and Thursdays).
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To plan and prepare learning activities for each boy, (alongside the Leadership Instructors and tutors), according to each boy’s educational needs, and record this in an ILP for each boy.
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To monitor and assess the development and progress of each pupil and to contribute to SYLA’s overall reporting activity, as led by the Chief executive.
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To lead on the annual baseline assessments of the young leaders, under the supervision and guidance of
SYLA’s two external education consultants.
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To ensure regular and effective record keeping of intervention with pupils and provide regular progress reports, including where interventions are made by the teaching staff.
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To support recruitment processes and management of teaching staff for the Education Programme.
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To work with the Chief Executive/School & family liaison officer to evaluate the effectiveness of the education programme, through a process of continual review.
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To communicate and consult with parents, when necessary, working in partnership with the Leadership
Instructor and School & family liaison officer
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Act as safeguarding officer ensuring the policy is up to date, disseminated and adhered to. Training will be provided
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To undertake other duties as may be required by the Chief Executive.

Personal qualities required: The job requires an interest in and good knowledge of issues faced by black and mixed race families. You will need awareness and understanding of – or a willingness to take training in - potential risks that might affect young boys.
Essential qualities and experience:
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Graduate level qualification in a closely related field and/or a recognised teaching qualification
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At least 2 years experience (within the last 5 years) of Primary school teaching (or equivalent in another relevant educational setting)
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Experience of developing strategies for engaging all learners, and of adapting teaching approaches to meet the needs of different learners
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Demonstrable understanding of Child Protection management and what constitutes appropriate and successful relations with children
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Confident and competent user of ICT in a teaching context
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Knowledge of the National Curriculum and its assessment
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Excellent interpersonal / communication skills and an ability to self organise
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Willingness to be involved in the wider life of the organisation
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Ability to adapt style and approach, including taking on additional short-term responsibilities
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Proven ability to prioritise a wide range of commitments and work to tight deadlines.
Desirable qualities and experience:
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Proven record of successful subject leadership.
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Developing and running activities and workshops in relation to literacy, numeracy and science.
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Experience of having prepared pupils for KS2 SATs.
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Knowledge of social and emotional issues affecting black boys.
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A valid driving licence.
Additional Working relationships: You will be in contact with parents, schools and other agencies, and will lead the team of teaching staff and volunteers.
Conditions of service:
Salary/pay scale:
Location:
You will be on the company PAYE scheme.
£24,000 - 26,000 PA
Hollington Youth Centre, 56-60 Comber Grove, London SE5 OLD.
Travel within the vicinity to attend meetings will be required.

Hours of work:
Leave:
Notice period:
Probationary period:
Monday – Thurs 9.00 – 5.00 and Saturday 9:00-12:00. Approximately
35 hours per week. You will be expected to start and finish later (6pm) on a Tuesday and Thursday in order to run the afterschool sessions.
24 days plus public holidays
1 Month
6 months during which period the post holder will be required to submit work plans and indicate how these will be implemented.