Children in Care Education Coordinator

Salary: NJC 12-15 £26,375 - £27,690 (actual salary based on 37 hours) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits

Hours: Between 30 - 37 (flexible) per week, 42 weeks per year

Contract: Permanent

Closing date: 13th May

Interview date: WC 18th May

Start date: ASAP

Think you know Lift Unity City? It might surprise you

Lift Unity City is fast becoming the local school of choice as we are driven by an unwavering commitment to; transforming futures, breaking social stereotypes, and ensuring every student secures excellent life opportunities.

About the Role

Are you highly organised, proactive and passionate about helping young people succeed? Lift Unity City is seeking a skilled Children in Care Education Coordinator to play a vital behind the scenes role in improving outcomes for children who have or have had a social worker, and those in kinship care.

This is a fast-paced administration and coordination based role focused on bringing services together, organising key meetings, tracking progress and identifying risks early so that no child slips through the gaps.
You will be the central point of coordination between school staff, families, carers, social workers and external agencies, ensuring support plans are in place, actions are followed through and children receive the right help at the right time.

We are open to working hours between 30 and 37 per week, if you would like to apply but would like to discuss other alternatives please contact: Amy Laking -

Main Responsibilities

* Coordinate and schedule PEP (personal education plan) meetings, reviews and multi-agency meetings, ensuring all stakeholders are informed and prepared.
* Maintain accurate records, action logs and case files, tracking progress, attendance, behaviour and safeguarding concerns.
* Monitor key data and flag emerging issues or risks that may impact a child's educational success.
* Liaise daily with internal teams and external services to ensure timely communication and joined-up support.
Work with local stakeholders and partnership organisations.
* Support leaders with reports, follow-up actions, documentation and compliance with statutory processes.

Candidate Criteria

* Strong administrative and coordination experience in education, social care, health or similar settings.
* Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
* Confident communicator who can work professionally with a range of services and stakeholders.
* Experience tracking information, identifying concerns and escalating issues appropriately.
* Committed to inclusion and improving outcomes for vulnerable children and young people.