REPORTING TO: Schools Manager

SALARY: Competitive

CONTRACT: 37.5 hours per week, permanent

BENEFITS: To be discussed during interview process

DEADLINE: 29 November 2024

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Reporting to the Schools Manager, the Premier League (PL) Inspires Mentor will improve the aspirations, attainment and attendance of identified cohorts of students across Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire secondary schools. Using the power of football, enterprise, social action planning and Nottingham Forest Football Club, the Premier League Inspires Mentor will deliver an engaging study support programme.

KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Achieve set programme objectives for the PL Inspires programme.
2. Plan, deliver and evaluate sessions, workshops and activities inline with programme objectives.
3. Engage students aged 11-18 through the PL Inspires programme.
4. Support schools in improving the attitude, attendance and attainment amongst students.
5. Improve students skills, knowledge, confidence and self-esteem.
6. Support students with producing and delivering their social action plan.
7. Lead the planning and delivery of collapsed curriculum days hosted at the City Ground.
8. Lead the planning and delivery of programme Celebration Events.
9. Provide “one-to-one” mentor support for students on the PL Inspires programme.
10. Plan and deliver the “Premier League Inspires Challenge”.
11. Ensure that all delivery is structured and high quality, following the appropriate schemes of work and linking into the National Curriculum and National Governing Body strategies where appropriate.
12. Ensure that the PL Inspires programme is fully compliant with the latest safeguarding, health and safety and data protection legislation.
13. Liaise with the Trust’s Safeguarding Manager to ensure the appropriate safeguarding practices are implemented into programme delivery.
14. Liaise with Premier League Inspires Programmes Manager in regards to the engagement and delivery of the programme, to ensure set KPIs are being met.
15. Provide statistical data to Premier League Programmes Manager, our partners and funders to demonstrate our impact through the PL Inspires programme.
16. Support the development and maintain effective working relationships with partner organisations and key stakeholders.
17. Support the implementation of the Trust’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policies and procedures.
18. Always represent the Trust positively to internal and external partners and stakeholders, including Nottingham Forest Football Club.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

1. Level 2 Award in Youth Work Principles qualification or equivalent.
2. Level 2 Award in Effective Mentoring qualification or equivalent.
3. Ability to plan and deliver engaging lessons to secondary school pupils.
4. Be able to teach using a variety of teaching methods.
5. Ability to engage and inspire young people who may be disengaged with their education.
6. Ability to monitor and report on programme impact.
7. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
8. Ability to work individually or as part of a team.
9. Excellent organisational skills.
10. Attention to detail.
11. A drive to help young people achieve their goals.
12. Association for Physical Education (AfPE) Level 3 (desirable).
13. Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) Certificate Level 4 (desirable).
14. Experience in delivering programmes inline with set KPI’s (desirable).
15. Experience of organising and delivering events (desirable).
16. Graduate or graduate calibre (desirable).

PERSONAL VALUES

1. Committed to the personal development of self and others.
2. Accessible and approachable to others.
3. Progressive attitude towards innovation and positively impacting others.
4. Values and respects others, builds relationships and works collaboratively.
5. Always lead by example and acts with integrity.
6. Highly organised with strong administrative skills and excellent attention to detail.
7. Self-motivated and resilient to organisational pressures and changing environments.

All applicants must diligently fill out the application form. As an integral part of the application process, all candidates must possess the right to work in the UK, undergo an enhanced DBS check, and provide two professional references.

EQUALITY OPPORTUNITIES

Nottingham Forest Community Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

PRIVACY NOTICE

Nottingham Forest Community Trust is committed to being transparent about how it handles your personal information, to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information and meeting its obligation under the General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018.

SAFEGUARDING

At Nottingham Forest Community Trust, we have a holistic and person-centred approach to safeguarding.

Where concerns about any child or adult at risk are raised, NFCT staff will always act with the best interests of the individual at the forefront of all actions. We accept and acknowledge our responsibility for the wellbeing and safety of all participants engaged in NFCT programmes and activities. It is the duty of our staff and volunteers at NFCT to ensure that all participants are safeguarded by creating and maintaining activities and environments that protect them from harm. Safeguarding is the responsibility of all.