VACANCY. Schools Education Coordinator. 37 hours per week. 20,849-22,937 (starting salary 20,849) pro rata

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1 VACANCY Job Title: Hours: Salary: Location: Schools Education Coordinator 37 hours per week 20,849-22,937 (starting salary 20,849) pro rata Redcar Hub Cleveland Fire Brigade is looking for a self-motivated individual to assist in the delivery of of its Integrated Community Safety Policy through the education of children both in groups and on an individual basis across the Brigade area. Your role will be to support the development and implementation of both the Schools Education programme and Firesetter Intervention programme. As well as working with groups of children in an education setting you will also have to work on a one to one basis with identified young people to promote fire safety. It is therefore essential that candidates are able to demonstrate the ability to work effectively in both of these settings. Candidates must have demonstrable experience of working with a variety of curriculum levels up to kay stage 3, be confident in delivering presentations and have the ability to tactfully deal with sensitive situations. In addition candidates will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Check. To download an application form and information pack visit alternatively you can recruitment@clevelandfire.gov.uk or contact the Human Resources Department on Closing Date: 1700 Hours on Sunday 14 th June 2015 Assessment/Interview: Monday 6 th & Tuesday 7 th July 2015 Applicants who have not been contacted by 26 th July 2015 should assume they have been unsuccessful. Visit for more vacancies within this organisation

2 Personal Role Profile Role Title: Schools Education Coordinator Reporting To: Hub Manager Location: Redcar Hub Role/Grade: Band E Purpose of Role: To assist in the delivery of the Brigades Integrated Community Safety Policy through education of children both in groups and on an individual basis within the Brigade area. To assist in other areas of community safety as required. Key Responsibilities 1. To support the development and implementation of the Brigade s Schools Education Programme. 2. To support the development and implementation of the Brigades Firesetter Intervention programme. 3. To have an overview of Fire Safety Education and advice provided for young people within the Cleveland area. 4. To assist the development of Brigade personnel to undertake Community Safety activities. 5. To assist with the evaluation of existing initiatives. 6. To assist with the general activities of the Community Safety team in visiting schools and other events which promote fire safety education. 7. Responsible for maintaining records of schools education activities and firesetter intervention cases in line with Policies and Procedures. 8. Your post requires that you wear uniform in accordance with the Dress & Appearance Policy and Procedure 9. Take part in Personal Development Reviews and complete Personal Development Records in accordance with Brigade procedure 10. Maintain relevant skills and knowledge aligned to key responsibilities and National Occupational Standards to determine continued maintenance of competence in role 11. Support and promote equality and diversity, respect and dignity for all staff and members of our local communities in line with Brigade policy 12. Carry out all duties as detailed in the Brigade s Health & Safety Policy

3 Role Map of National Occupational Standards Nos Modules Maintain activities to meet requirements Manage information for action Take responsibility for effective performance Support the development of teams and individuals Investigate and report events to inform future practice Support the efficient use of resources Respond to poor performance in your team Work in partnership to minimise risks to the community WM2 WM3 WM4 WM5 WM6 WM9 WM11 FSB9 Personal Qualities and Attributes (PQAs) Commitment to Diversity and Integrity Promotes and manages diversity and demonstrates a fair and ethical approach in all situations Openness to Change Proactively supports change, seeking opportunities to promote improved organisational effectiveness Confidence and Resilience Consistently projects and promotes a confident, controlled and focused attitude in highly challenging situations Working with others Leads, involves and motivates others both within the Fire & Rescue Service and in the community Effective communication Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing Commitment to Development Committed and able to develop self, individuals and teams to improve organisational effectiveness Problem Solving Understands and applies relevant information to make appropriate decisions which reflect key priorities and requirements Situational Awareness Maintains an active awareness of the environment to promote safe and effective working Commitment to Excellence Leads groups to achieve excellence by the establishment, maintenance and management of performance requirements Planning and implementing Creates and implements effective plans to deliver a range of organisational objectives Signatures Approved by: Line Manager Agreed by: Post Holder Authorised by Head of L&D Date: Date: Date:

4 CLEVELAND FIRE BRIGADE Qualifications/ Attainments PERSONAL SPECIFICATION SCHOOLS EDUCATION COORDINATOR Essential How Measured Desirable How Measured Excellent numeracy & literacy skills Good academic background up to A Level standard or evidence of continued professional development Application Form; Assessment Certificates; Teaching qualification Certificates; Driving licence or access to a support driver Certificates; Experience and Knowledge Experience of effective communications with a wide range of people (children, parents, partner agencies) and in a variety of settings. Assessment, Experience of effective self- management, work scheduling and service development Knowledge of youth development activities and appropriate legislation/guidance Experience of working with variety of curriculum levels up to KS3 Assessment; Knowledge of relevant safeguarding and data protection legislation Skills and Competence PC literate, familiar with IT packages particularly word, excel and powerpoint and able to work with various software Assessment; Organisational skills, including ability to work with competing demands, forward plan and task

5 Personal Qualities Other Requirements management skills to manage workload effectively to meet organisation priorities and deadlines Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills Tactfully deal with sensitive situations Self motivated Able to work in a team Ability to mediate, facilitate and negotiate Commitment to Equality and Diversity Commitment to Health and Safety Assessment,

6 CLEVELAND FIRE BRIGADE SCHOOLS EDUCATION COORDINATOR NATIONAL JOINT COUNCIL FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES CONDITIONS OF SERVICE Role/Grade: Grade E ( 20,849-22,937) Payment of Salary: Direct to Bank or Building Society on the 15 th day of each month Annual Leave: 26 days rising to 31 after 5 years continuous service pro rata Hours of Work: 37 hours each week (an annualised hours working scheme is in operation) Pension Arrangements: Care Average Local Government Pension Scheme (Optional) Car User Status: A pool car will be made available for business use as necessary. Uniform: A full uniform will be provided Applicants will be required to obtain a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.