At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the PATHS® Programme, supporting schools in promoting children's mental health and wellbeing.
- Company: Join Barnardo's, a leading charity dedicated to improving children's lives across the UK.
- Benefits: Full training, flexible working, and the chance to make a real difference in education.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and to impact the lives of children with special educational needs.
- Why this job: Empower children with essential social and emotional skills while working in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Teaching degree, SEND experience, and a passion for supporting children's development.
The predicted salary is between 27000 - 33000 £ per year.
Barnardo's is seeking qualified teachers to join our team supporting schools and settings across Northern Ireland with the implementation of Social Emotional Learning and the PATHS® Programme - promoting the positive mental health and wellbeing of children in primary schools, pre-schools and childcare settings.
The PATHS® Programme is an evidence-based whole-school social and emotional learning programme that has been implemented and supported by Barnardo's for over 14 years. As Programme Coordinator you will provide coaching support and whole-school/setting development to mainstream schools/settings engaged with our SEL programmes.
Further to this, you will support the expansion of Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) within new SEND school provisions, extending the delivery of the PATHS® Programme to children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. The Programme Coordinator for this post will lead the implementation and development of PATHS across a number of SEND settings, providing training, guidance and ongoing implementation support to school staff.
The role will ensure high-quality delivery of the programme, helping children and young people develop essential social, emotional and self-regulation skills, while building the capacity of SEND provisions to embed SEL approaches into everyday practice.
You will be part of a fantastic UK wide team and full training and support will be provided to equip you to excel in this role.
Essentially, you have:
- A relevant teaching degree and experience of delivering the NI curriculum
- SEND teaching experience
- A high degree of flexibility to meet the needs of the service
- A willingness to travel to settings
- A full current driving licence with access to your own vehicle
Please note: As driving is an intrinsic part of this role, applicants with a disability that prevents them from driving should be able to demonstrate an alternative means of meeting the mobility requirements of the post.
A waiting list of Reserve candidates will be held in the event that similar vacancies arise during the next 12 months. Applicants must demonstrate how they meet the Essential criteria when completing the application form to secure an interview.
Contact Details: recruitment.supportteam@barnardos.org.uk
The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Child and Adult Access NI Check.
Programme Coordinator (Schools) (23363) employer: BARNARDOS
Barnardo's is an exceptional employer, offering a collaborative work culture that prioritises flexibility and employee well-being. As a Strategic Finance Partner in Greater London, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children's services while benefiting from professional growth and development within a supportive environment dedicated to improving the lives of young people.
