The Primary School Programme Coordinator is an exciting new post based within Imperial’s long established Outreach team. This role will be responsible for the successful delivery of a new programme focused on supporting local primary school pupils in White City with their studies in Maths, and their successful transition between primary and secondary school.
Location: South Kensington and White City Campus – Hybrid
Job Summary
This exciting new role is responsible for the planning, coordination, and delivery of the Key Stage (KS) 2/3 Maths Transition programme which is part of our wider engagement with our local schools and our local White City community. The programme is a multi-intervention outreach initiative engaging several local schools. It will target pupils in upper KS2, providing a range of activities to support the participants with their maths studies and the important skills needed for a successful transition to secondary school study. The postholder will work closely with local schools and to act as a link between the schools, pupils, their families, and Imperial.
Duties and responsibilities
You will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination and delivery of the Key Stage 2/3 Maths transition programme. This includes:
- Liaison with key school contacts and other programme stakeholders.
- Developing, updating and maintaining programme plans for all parts of the programme.
- Liaising with academics, teachers and external consultants to ensure programme content is planned, developed, and delivered to meet the needs of the programme and participants.
- Managing casual or temporary event staff across the different aspects of the programme, including recruiting academic leaders and student ambassadors to deliver and support the programme
- Ensuring that all ambassadors and leaders receive appropriate training and support to ensure the programme and its content are delivered effectively.
Essential requirements
- An undergraduate degree or equivalent
- Experience of teaching or engaging with young people
- Experience of managing a programme or project
- Detailed knowledge of teaching practices in UK primary and / or early secondary education
- A good understanding of safeguarding policies and legislation
- Proven ability to communicate effectively with children, young people, and adults
- A high level of diplomacy and confidentiality
- Excellent IT skills across the range of Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Excellent written and spoken English, with a friendly approachable manner
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to prepare clear and concise information
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
Further Information
This post is initially for two years with the possibility of it being extended.
Applications should be submitted online via the Imperial Careers portal.
Please outline how your skills and experience align with the role in the statement. CVs will not be accepted.
Successful candidates will require a DBS certificate that will be arranged by the College.
If you have any questions about this role, please contact Silje Andersen (Interdisciplinary Programmes Manager) [email protected]
The College is currently trialling a Work Location Framework until early 2023. Hybrid working may be considered for this role and the role holder may be expected to work 60% or more of their time onsite, with 40% the minimum time spent onsite. The opportunity for hybrid working will be discussed at interview.
Closing date: 31/07/2023
To apply, visit www.imperial.ac.uk/jobs