JOB TITLE: Schools Education Coordinator

DEPARTMENT: Education & Innovation Team, Foundation

LOCATION: Stamford Bridge, with regular delivery at educational establishments in London & Surrey.

CONTRACT: Permanent, Full Time

JOB FUNCTION: Coordinate and deliver across the breadth of the Schools Education Department’s programmes. This will include delivery across a range of established funded programmes, including Premier League Primary Stars, Premier League Inspires, and other funded projects that include equality and diversity programmes, STEM education programmes and other Schools Education initiatives.

PLAY YOUR PART (Main Responsibilities):

• To plan and deliver engaging activities for children and young people participating in Schools Education activities


• To recruit, retain and manage the relationships with schools, educational establishments and other community settings prior to any programme delivery.


• To communicate with schools and educational settings prior to programme to ensure retention, commitment and safeguarding.


• To ensure that all data, monitoring and evaluation is captured and inputted onto the relevant secure data capture platforms for reporting purposes


• To be a positive role model, creating a safe, positive and fun environment in which to motivate and encourage children and young people to learn.


• To undertake any other Foundation activities that may be required in addition to the role

DO THE RIGHT THING (Our Expectations)

• To demonstrate and live by the club’s values; Here to Win, Be Brave, Do the Right Thing, Play Your Part, Many Teams, One Club and Proud to Be Chelsea


• To adhere to the Foundation’s policies and procedures, including Health & Safety, Financial Authorisation, Confidentiality and GDPR.


• To act as an ambassador for diversity, equality, and inclusion, and demonstrate a positive commitment by treating others fairly in line with our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy and reporting any acts of discrimination through appropriate channels


• To create a safe environment and act to protect all young people and vulnerable adults that are either in your care or attending club premises, and report any concerns to the Safeguarding Lead


• To report any misconduct or suspected misconduct to the HR Department

HERE TO WIN (Measures of Performance):

• To demonstrate good subject knowledge and provide support to others across the Foundation with developing their own knowledge.


• To develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including schools, colleges, local authority, voluntary sector organisations and other funders.


• To achieve weekly and monthly targets as set out by the Schools Education Manager.


• To attend regular team and organisation meetings reporting key performance achievements/areas for improvement.


• To demonstrate the ability to drive and innovate new and existing opportunities individually and as part of a dynamic team.


• To demonstrate the ability to work in a confident and flexible manner, and understand the importance of private and confidential material


• To ensure success stories are captured through working with Chelsea FC Foundation/Chelsea FC media staff.

PROUD TO BE CHELSEA (Person Specification):

Qualifications:

Desirable

• HLTA Qualification or equivalent


• Clean Driving Licence

Experience:

Essential

• Experience of working with children & young people in primary and secondary school settings


• Understanding schools needs and challenges


• Understanding of the needs of groups and participants who will be involved in the programme


• Knowledge of government agendas related to education and young people


• Ability to use a range of ICT and Multimedia for design and delivery

Desirable

• An understanding of funding streams


• Experience of working within a range of educational settings


• Budget management experience


• Knowledge of Charitable Organisations

Skills and Behaviours:

• Creative mind-set to help design and implement ‘Equality and Diversity Education’ programme


• Understand data security and the effective use of technology within an organisation


• Understanding of interpersonal skills and different forms of communication and techniques


• Understand different learning and behaviour styles


• Active listener


• Drive to achieve


• Open, authentic and approachable


• Agile