Service Care Solutions are looking for a Project Coordinator to work within The Manchester College on a contract basis.

Location: Openshaw

To oversee the delivery of our alternative education project for young people who are excluded or at risk of exclusion from mainstream education. To support learners, address their emotional and behavioural barriers to learning and enable their progression into further education, employment, or training. To work in partnership with Manchester Secondary Pupil Referral Unit. To line manage a small team of project workers.

• To be responsible for ensuring the project positively engages learners in a programme of learning which addresses barriers, promotes their well being, and challenges inappropriate attitudes and behaviour.
• To be responsible for the development and implementation of the education programme.
• To be responsible for the management of project workers, including regular supervision and performance reviews.
• To be responsible for the planning, delivery and assessment of curriculum, recreational and vocational activities, including individualised timetables when required.
• To be responsible for the recruitment, retention, achievement, and progression of young people.
• To work with students individually and in groups to overcome internal and external barriers to their education and progression.
• To utilise the college LIP and BKSB systems with regular feedback for learners and guardians through written reports and review days.
• To develop partnerships and liaise with parents, schools, and other organisations.
• To be responsible for the monitoring and evaluation of programmes and outcomes through record keeping systems.

Qualifications:

• A Level 3 Youth Work / Teaching qualification or equivalent.
• Maths and English at Level 2 or equivalent.

Knowledge/Experience required:

• Proven experience of delivering curriculum to young people.
• Appropriate experience in leading and managing education programmes with young people.

Skills:

• The ability to delegate work, set clear direction and manage work flow.
• Ability to foster a culture of positive teamwork.
• Ability to work independently to achieve positive outcomes for learners.
• Confident IT skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Flexible and pragmatic approach.

If you are interested in this role or want further discussion, please contact Lewis O'Donnell either via email: (url removed) or tel: (phone number removed). Alternatively, if you have any friend or colleagues that might be interested, please feel free to refer them as we a have a referral scheme in place of up to £250.