Bexley Children's University Officer in Bromley

Salary: SP21 to SP28 on the LSEC Harmonised Pay Scale

Hours: This is a part-time, term-time only position (14.8 hours per week). Working hours are flexible and can be arranged to meet the needs of the programme, although occasional evening and weekend working will be required with time off in lieu.

Working Pattern: Term Time Only Attendance at Bexley Virtual School’s Monday Club (3.00pm–6.00pm every Monday during term time at Danson Youth Club) is a mandatory requirement of the role.

The Bexley Children’s University (CU) Officer will play a central role in coordinating, developing and delivering the Children’s University programme across Bexley. Working in partnership with schools, the local authority and community organisations, the postholder will support children and young people to access high-quality learning beyond the classroom to raise aspiration and improve outcomes.

This position requires excellent organisation, prioritisation and the ability to manage a broad and varied workload within reduced hours. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills and be confident engaging with schools, pupils, parents and a wide range of stakeholders, including employers and sponsors.

Children’s University (CU) is a nationally recognised framework that encourages children and young people to participate in high-quality learning and enrichment experiences beyond the classroom. Through participation in validated activities, children develop new skills, broaden their horizons, build confidence and celebrate their achievements through a graduation programme.

Children’s University Bexley has been operating since 2018, growing from a pilot involving five schools to a well-established borough-wide programme having supported thousands of children across primary, secondary and specialist settings. The programme works closely with schools, families, community organisations and employers to increase access to enriching opportunities and raise aspirations for all children and young people.

At the heart of Children’s University is the belief that every child deserves the opportunity to discover their talents, develop a love of learning and realise their full potential, regardless of background or circumstance. Through partnership working and a commitment to inclusion, Children’s University helps children explore new experiences, celebrate achievement and prepare for future success.

About Us: London South East Academies Trust is a growing and ambitious Multi-Academy Trust, currently comprising mainstream, special and alternative provision academies, alongside an outreach service and a music hub. Our schools are located across Bromley, Bexley, Sussex, Lambeth and Surrey, serving a wide range of communities and educational contexts. Across the Trust, our schools share a strong commitment to raising attainment, encouraging aspiration and supporting social mobility for every pupil, throughout their educational journey and beyond.

We take a holistic but personalised approach to education, recognising that children thrive when their individual strengths, needs and circumstances are properly understood and supported. This enables pupils to flourish and achieve their full potential, whatever their starting point. We believe that great schools are built by great people. As a Trust, we invest in our staff through strong professional development and leadership opportunities, clear expectations and supportive structures. We actively encourage collaboration and the sharing of best practice across schools, supported by high-quality, cost-effective central services that allow leaders and teachers to focus on what matters most: improving outcomes for pupils.

London South East Academies Trust sits within the Elevare Civic Education Group, which also includes a multi-campus further and higher education college, London South East Colleges and a charitable foundation, Elevare Education Foundation. This unique structure provides meaningful progression pathways for pupils and families, as well as broad development and career opportunities for staff across the wider Group. Our teams are united by a shared belief in the power of education to change lives. By continuing to grow our Trust and welcoming new expertise and perspectives, we aim to strengthen our schools further and extend the positive impact we have on our communities.

Equal Opportunities: London South East Academies Trust is fully committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer and to creating a diverse, inclusive and respectful working environment, free from discrimination and harassment. We welcome and encourage applications from all, regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, parental status or marital or partnership status. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we will offer an interview to applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role.

If you have accessibility needs or require any reasonable adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please let us know. Please note that if a suitable applicant is identified, we may close the advert before the published closing date. If you have any specific queries about the role, please contact us at [email protected].

As the Trust supports children and vulnerable adults, all roles are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and, where relevant, a Children’s and/or Adult’s Barred List check. Any offer of employment may be withdrawn if these checks are unsatisfactory. Self-disclosure is required as part of the recruitment process, and failure to make a full disclosure or to provide sight of a DBS certificate is likely to result in withdrawal of an offer. The Trust’s DBS policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders is available on request. All appointments are also subject to verification of the right to work in the UK, in line with Home Office requirements. Original documentation will be required prior to commencement of employment.