Youth Mentor Coordinator

About the opportunity
Critical to our mission, we are now looking to recruit a Programme Coordinator to oversee a caseload of partner schools in London. You will work closely with the schools and pupils and manage the pool of volunteer tutors by regularly attending weekly tutoring sessions, as well as overseeing the quality of face to face and online tutoring, always working to deliver a great impact.

As the London Programme Coordinator, you will also support the recruitment of volunteer tutors, manage the tutor sign up process, develop relationships with schools including their Senior Leadership Team and subject teachers, collect data for monitoring and evaluation purposes, and work with other internal teams on business development opportunities.
Closing date: Sunday 21st April 2024
Interviews: On a rolling basis. Early application is advised.
Start date: Monday 19th May 2024
  

Duties and responsibilities
 

· Responsible for the delivery of Action Tutoring’s tutoring programmes in partner schools, whether online or face to face. This includes working closely to manage all key stakeholders: schools, pupils and volunteer tutors; regularly attending weekly face to face and online tutoring sessions; leading on reviewing and improving programme delivery, using data to reliably assess programme performance.

· Support the Action Tutoring Marketing Team with focused recruitment of volunteer tutors.

· Manage the tutor sign-up process to assign tutors to upcoming tutoring programmes, working with an Engagement Coordinator on local volunteer recruitment.

· Develop and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders in partner schools, including members of the Senior Leadership Team and subject teachers.

· Update and maintain Action Tutoring’s database, including collecting data for monitoring and evaluation purposes, such as attendance records, baseline and interim assessments and end of programme surveys. Reporting regularly on key performance indicators.

· Work with the London Programme Manager on business development, approaching new schools that might be interested in working with Action Tutoring.

· Proactively report to the London Programme Manager on the details of Action Tutoring’s operations in your partner schools.

· Any other responsibilities reasonably deemed necessary. 
Person specification
Qualifications criteria:

· A*-C in maths and English at GCSE (or equivalent experience ).

· Right to work in the UK. 

We are looking for some of the following attributes, though you might be more experienced in some areas than others: 

Being the sole representative for a partner school, you will need to use your ability to work independently and with initiative, often organising your own time to meet deadlines. You’ll also need to have a strong aptitude for developing relationships with a range of stakeholders ensuring you uphold high standards of communication and adapt your style for different audiences. The nature of this role will also require you to demonstrate adaptability, resilience and the ability to cope with some uncertainty.

This position would suit you if you’re looking to develop your experience in the education or charity sectors. Existing experience of working with young people and/or project management in a charity or education setting would be an asset.
As a charity that values and celebrates people's diversity and champions opportunities for all young people, we are keen to receive applications from people who have experienced disadvantage and from those who are of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities who are currently underrepresented in the organisation. The role would be best suited if you are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, as well as, committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children.
  
If you are dedicated to ensuring young people from all backgrounds reach a meaningful level of academic attainment and are passionate about bringing about this change, please apply today or get in touch for more information. 
 

You will likely be more successful in this role if you have:
· Experience of working with young people and/or project management.

· Evidence of an interest in education and/or the third sector.