Education Coordinator (Temporary)

Reporting to: Service Manager Contract Type: Permanent Location: Baca office, Cambridge, England with regular travel to locations where Baca’s services are delivered. Salary: £29,009 – £31,203 per annum for full time hours. The role also comes with an annual allowance of £2301 (pro rata) for Cambridge cost of living. About Baca: Baca is dedicated to supporting young refugees aged 16 to 18. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Education Coordinator to join our team and lead the delivery of our education program. As the Education Coordinator, you will be responsible for leading, coordinating, and delivering Baca\’s education program. Your role will be crucial in enabling the young people we support to achieve a standard of English that allows them to enrol in local college courses and become empowered individuals. Deliver the education program creatively to meet the diverse needs of young people. Support the achievement of outcomes in line with Baca’s Theory of Change, including improved physical and emotional wellbeing, increased engagement with education, employment, and training, social engagement, and personal safety. Review and develop the education program to ensure it meets the needs of young people and college course requirements. Liaise with colleges and education providers to support student enrolment and ongoing academic success. Recruit, train, support, and supervise education volunteers, including developing volunteer resources and training packs. Coordinate education support from volunteers, ensuring effective matching with young people and development of appropriate activities. Participate in meetings to deliver services effectively. Oversee the education volunteering budget and resources. Conduct monitoring and evaluation of volunteer activities. Maintain accurate records and databases, including monthly and end-of-year reports. Maintain strict confidentiality and adhere to Baca’s policies and procedures. Treat all staff and young people fairly and without prejudice. Work flexible hours as needed. Flexible and able to respond to change at short notice. Critical and creative thinker, able to innovate solutions and make challenging decisions. Proven experience in a similar role, coordinating services for young people. Experience analysing service delivery challenges and presenting solutions. Strong organizational, project, and time management skills. Strong Microsoft Office skills. Knowledge of issues faced by unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people. Ability to drive/travel to all service delivery locations. Enhanced DBS check required. If suitably strong candidates are shortlisted before the deadline, in-person interviews will take place immediately after shortlisting. Join us at Baca and help us support young people to rebuild their lives and achieve their dreams!