Job Title: Education Coordinator (English as a Second Language)

Organisation: Baca Charity
Location: Cambridge, England (with regular travel to service delivery locations)
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Part-time – 30 hours per week
Salary:

£29,009 – £31,203 (Full-time equivalent)
£23,207 – £24,962 (Pro rata for 30 hours)
Additional Cambridge cost-of-living allowance: £2,301 (pro rata)
Benefits:
Company pension
Health & wellbeing programme
Sabbatical opportunities
Sick pay
Bonus scheme

Closing Date: 07/07/2025
Reporting to: Service Manager
Work Location: In-person

About Baca:

Baca is a dedicated charity that supports young refugees (aged 16–18) through tailored services that enable them to become independent and positive contributors to society. Our work focuses on education, wellbeing, safety, and integration. We are currently looking for a passionate Education Coordinator to lead and deliver our English education programme in Cambridge.

Role Overview:

As Education Coordinator, you will lead the design, delivery, and ongoing development of Baca’s education programme for unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people. This role focuses primarily on helping students reach the English language proficiency required for college enrolment and long-term academic success.

Key Responsibilities:

Creatively deliver Baca’s education programme to meet the individual needs of young people.
Drive outcomes aligned with Baca’s Theory of Change — including educational engagement, wellbeing, social integration, and personal safety.
Regularly review and improve the education curriculum in line with external college requirements.
Liaise with external education providers to support college enrolment and retention.
Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers, ensuring alignment with programme goals.
Match volunteers to young people and provide ongoing support for their educational development.
Manage volunteer resources, training packs, and budgets.
Lead on monitoring and evaluating volunteer and education programme impact.
Maintain accurate documentation, including monthly and annual reports.

General Responsibilities:

Be a role model of Baca’s core values.
Maintain confidentiality and comply with all safeguarding and organisational policies.
Support and collaborate with the wider Baca team.
Work flexible hours when needed.
Represent Baca professionally in all settings.

Person Specification:

Essential:

Proven teaching experience with young people
ESOL, TEFL, or CELTA qualification
Proven ability to coordinate youth services or education programmes
Strong project, volunteer, and time management skills
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
High level of computer literacy (Microsoft Office, databases)
Full UK driving licence and ability to travel between locations
Enhanced DBS clearance (or willingness to obtain one)

Desirable:

Experience working with unaccompanied asylum-seeking children
Knowledge of safeguarding, trauma-informed approaches, and integration challenges
Experience analysing service delivery issues and presenting solutions

Personal Attributes:

Passionate and proactive self-starter
Organised and calm under pressure
Resilient, flexible, and adaptable
Emotionally intelligent, empathetic, and committed to youth empowerment
Aligned with Baca’s values of hope, compassion, and transformation

How to Apply:

To apply, submit your application before 7th July 2025. Early applications are encouraged — interviews may be held immediately following shortlisting if strong candidates are identified.

Application Questions:

Are you a qualified teacher of English as a second language with ESOL/TEFL/CELTA qualifications?
Do you have the right to work in the UK?
Do you have a valid UK driving licence?

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Education Coordinator