Education Progress Co-ordinator – Families First Programme

Education Progress Co-ordinator – Families First Programme

Education First | £28 per hour | 

Education First is looking for an organised and proactive Education Progress Co-ordinator to support the Families First Programme, helping to coordinate education-related activity and monitor progress for children and young people who may need additional support.

Applicants must have previous Virtual School experience, strong administrative and coordination skills, and the ability to work with professionals across education and children's services.

The Role

The successful candidate will help ensure education information is up to date, actions are followed through and professionals work together to support positive outcomes for children and families.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate education-related actions and follow up on agreed interventions.

• Monitor educational progress, attendance and engagement.

• Maintain accurate records, case updates and progress information.

• Liaise with schools, Virtual School colleagues, social workers and partner agencies.

• Support meetings, prepare relevant information and track agreed actions.

• Help identify barriers to educational progress and escalate concerns appropriately.

• Support effective information sharing and communication between professionals.

• Contribute to reports and service monitoring as required.

Requirements

• Previous Virtual School experience is essential.

• Experience in education coordination, administration or progress monitoring.

• Understanding of the needs of vulnerable children and families.

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

• Confident communication and relationship-building skills.

• Ability to manage competing tasks and maintain accurate records.

• Awareness of safeguarding and confidentiality requirements.

Pay and Working Arrangements

• £28 per hour.

• Interim opportunity.

• Location and working arrangements to be confirmed.

Why Work with Education First?

Education First connects experienced education professionals with opportunities across schools, local authorities and education services.

We offer a professional and supportive recruitment service, helping candidates access roles where their skills can make a positive difference.

If you have the required Virtual School experience and coordination skills, please contact Education First to find out more.