PW3 LifeSkills Co-ordinator (23233)

We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated, and proactive LifeSkills Coordinator to join our team and support the delivery of the highly impactful Botvin LifeSkills Programme in primary and post-primary schools across the UK and Ireland with a particular focus on NI. This evidence-based programme strengthens children and young people's resilience by building key social and emotional learning skills. In this rewarding role, you will work directly with teachers to help them develop approaches that promote pupils' wellbeing, resilience, independence, and positive decision-making. You will coordinate programme delivery, form strong working relationships with school communities, and ensure sessions reflect the requirements of the Curriculums across the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Support teachers in the effective implementation of the Botvin LifeSkills Programme.
• Work collaboratively with pastoral teams and senior leaders to embed the programme within school systems.
• Build positive, professional relationships with teachers, parents, and wider community partners.
• Monitor programme fidelity to ensure high-quality delivery and strong evidence of impact.
• Adhere to all safeguarding policies and procedures in line with organisational and school requirements.
• Contribute to wider service delivery, including parent workshops, teacher training, and community-based sessions where needed.

What We Offer

• A supportive and dynamic working environment.
• An opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and young people.

If this opportunity interests you, we encourage you to apply — we look forward to hearing from you. When completing your application please refer to your skills, knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification, Job Description and Additional Information document. This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described.

Essential Criteria

• A recognised degree-level professional qualification in Teaching, Youth Work, or Social Work.
• Practical experience in designing or delivering structured programmes or workshops related to social and emotional learning.
• Proven experience working with children and young people in an educational setting.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills.
• A commitment to promoting inclusion for all children and young people.
• Understanding of issues affecting children and young people, such as mental health, wellbeing, online safety, and social pressures.
• Hold a valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle with business class insurance to use during working hours (alternatively those applicants with a disability that prevents them from holding a driving licence should be able to demonstrate how they can meet the mobility requirements of the post).
• Required to travel across NI.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience delivering or implementing an evidence-based programme.
• Experience providing training to professionals.
• Knowledge of the Northern Ireland Curriculum, particularly PDMU, LLW, and Health & Wellbeing themes.

Although this contract has a permanent status, please be aware that this post is subject to funding currently to 31 March 2027 and therefore should this funding not be extended further, you may be subject to a redundancy consultation or a TUPE arrangement. This contract is due to expire on 31 March 2027. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Access NI with Child and Adult Barred List Check. Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.