Key details
Duration of employment
Permanent
Location
Working hours
FTE salary
Position title
Schools Project Coordinator
Reports to
Service Delivery Manager
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to employees including:
- Sick pay
- Safeguarding training
- Pension scheme – run by Aviva
- Flexible working where role allows
- Employee Assistance Programme
About The Eikon Charity
The Eikon Charity is one of Surrey’s leading charities supporting children and young people. We listen, we talk, and we help young people with the skills they need to live their best life. And we work with families and professionals to make sure everyone gets the support they need.
We are looking for people with passion and expertise to join us in continuing to be a leading provider of early intervention in Surrey.
The Eikon Charity is committed to a policy of equality of opportunity and aims to provide a working environment that is free from unfair discrimination and will enable employees and volunteers to fulfil their personal potential.
Role description
Lead the coordination and development of the Smart Schools wellbeing programme and the Smart Moves transition programme. Working collaboratively with key stakeholders, including schools, partners, and other wellbeing services, you will ensure a comprehensive and evidence-based approach to mental health and wellbeing across schools. This role will involve developing tools to measure impact, reviewing resources, and maintaining strong relationships with schools to promote positive mental health and wellbeing across Surrey
Smart Schools Wellbeing Programme:
Take responsibility for overseeing the whole school wellbeing programme, working alongside the Service Delivery Manager to ensure seamless delivery and impact of wellbeing support across schools.
Smart Moves Transition Programme:
Lead the growth, development and evaluation of the Smart Moves programme, ensuring it provides effective transition support for children and young people in line with best practices.
Coordinated Wellbeing Approach:
Work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure a holistic, coordinated and needs led approach to supporting children and young people in school.
Impact Measurement & Development:
Help schools monitor and assess the impact of their wellbeing approaches including targeted interventions and pupil participation.
Resource Review & Development:
Review and assess existing resources for Smart Moves (e.g., Surrey Police, Children Looked After, SEND) and ensure they remain impactful and aligned with the needs of the school community.
Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration:
Build and maintain strong relationships with schools and other service providers to share information on wellbeing projects, including Eikon’s offerings and other external resources.
Public Health Approach:
Work in alignment with the Public Health England model of Whole School Approach (WSA), consistently reviewing and improving evidence to enhance school wellbeing initiatives/support.
Collaboration with MHST & Partners:
Partner with the Mental Health Support Teams (MHST), Clinical Lead, SBN partners and Surrey Healthy Schools to develop, implement, and embed best practices in the whole school approach to mental health and wellbeing.
Training & Development:
Deliver best practice training sessions for school staff, services, and managers, written in collaboration with MHSTs, Eikon, and other partners.
Reflective Practice & Support:
In coordination with the Service Delivery Manager facilitate reflective practice sessions for School Mental Health Leads (SMHLs)/ Senco’s and support them in integrating the whole school approach to wellbeing.
Tailored Reporting & Impact Demonstration:
Create and deliver tailored reports for schools, demonstrating the impact of the Smart Schools and Smart Moves programmes. Use data-driven insights to showcase outputs and outcomes aligned with SurreyThrive Approach.
Contract Compliance & Reporting:
Ensure that all programme requirements for Smart Schools and Smart Moves are met, providing monthly data for contract reporting and tracking progress.
Parental Support & Engagement:
Co-create and deliver parent webinars where necessary to support the mental wellbeing of children, fostering stronger community involvement in wellbeing initiatives.
Marketing & Promotion:
Collaborate with the Schools Project Coordinator, Administrator, and Marketing Support Officer to create web content, newsletters, and promotional materials to raise awareness of available resources.
Strategic Alignment & Reporting:
Collaborate with colleagues and Service Delivery Manager to ensure that all work is aligned with Eikon’s organisational strategy, key objectives, and annual plans. Provide regular reports on the progress and impact of the programme
Professional Development:
Stay up to date with best practices, legislation (e.g., KCSiE) and relevant strategic priorities such as those outlined by Surrey Healthy Schools. Implement relevant changes to ensure the programme remains current and effective.
Team Collaboration & Leadership:
Work as part of a team to foster collaboration across Eikon and contribute to a positive and innovative work environment. Inspire and support colleagues in implementing a whole school approach effectively across schools
Organisational requirements
- Work within Eikon’s equal opportunities, health & safety, and safeguarding policies at all times
- Understand and act when safeguarding issues need to be escalated
- Work as part of a team and attend team meetings, training events and participate fully in 1:1
- Work co-operatively and under the management of The Eikon Charity staff to ensure the highest quality of delivery and support
- Work within Eikon’s internal policies, safeguarding and data protection regulations
- Be responsible for equipment/resources
- Work some planned evenings or weekends
- To promote, monitor and maintain health safety and security in the working environment
- Attend and actively participate in regular clinical supervision
How to apply
Eikon is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process.
An offer of employment will be subject to an approved Enhanced DBS and Barring Disclosure.
The Eikon Charity is committed to a policy of equality of opportunity and aims to provide a working environment which is free from unfair discrimination and will enable employees and volunteers to fulfil their personal potential.
Applications
As part of our Safer Recruitment Policy, we do not accept CVs.
If you are interested in applying for the role, please download the details (which includes the application form) using the button below and submit your information using the Apply now button.
If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@eikon.org.uk
Closing date for applications Tuesday 1st April 2025
We are scheduling interviews for Friday 2nd May 2025
We do not provide feedback on applications.
We are happy to provide feedback to unsuccessful candidates who attended an interview upon request.
