Mentor and Youth Engagement Coordinator 

Apply by: 13/01/2024

Start Date: 24/02/2024

Salary: £18,879 - £19,149 Actual (£28,521 - £28,929 FTE)

Location: Earlham Primary School, Earlham Grove, London E7 9AW

Contract type: Term time only. Initially a 6 months fixed term contract with a view to move to a permanent contract. 

Hours: 27½ hours per week. Monday to Friday, 11:30am until 5:30pm

Eko Trust is a family of good and outstanding schools situated across London, Brighton and Suffolk. Collaborating seamlessly, we are dedicated to cultivating a supportive environment where our collective goal is to constantly learn and innovate, striving to deliver unparalleled educational outcomes for the children under our care. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact in education and thrive in a collaborative, progressive atmosphere, this is the perfect opportunity to contribute to a community committed to excellence.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Mentor and Youth Engagement Coordinator to support the emotional, social, and physical development of primary school pupils. This role involves leading engaging activities during wraparound care, promoting inclusive play during break times, and acting as a mentor to help children build confidence, develop key life skills, and form positive relationships.

The ideal candidate will foster a safe and supportive environment where all pupils feel valued and empowered to thrive. With a strong focus on safeguarding and well-being, the successful candidate will work closely with pupils to encourage personal growth and resilience, while promoting a positive and inclusive ethos throughout the school community.

Our School can offer: 

• Supportive and friendly staff who work together as a team

• Forward-thinking approaches to learning, professional development, and school improvement

• Continuous professional development & learning opportunities

• Employee benefits scheme offering great discounts from a range of brands 

• Salary sacrifice schemes such as Cycle to Work 

• Employee Assistance Programme offering 24/7 access to a confidential employee helpline staffed by trained counsellors

• Access to private GP services, counselling, financial wellbeing advice, physiotherapy, and other specialist services 

• Family-friendly policies and options for flexible working 

• A commitment to your career aspirations and professional development

Eko Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils attending our schools. As the duties of this post involve regular contact with children, any offer to the successful candidate will be conditional upon an Enhanced DBS check being completed. This post is also subject to a satisfactory probationary period and medical clearance.

Closing date for applications: 13-01-2025 at midday