Overview
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We are seeking a passionate and proactive Schools Development Officer to lead and grow outreach with schools across Barnet. The organisation was awarded “Charity of the Year” for 2025 by The Barnet Group and are one of The Mayor of Barnet’s chosen charities during his term.
Position and Details
Position: Schools Development Officer
Salary: £29,500 – £31,500 pro rata (based on experience)
Location: Burnt Oak. HA8 0DT
Hours: 20 hours per week (fixed rota)
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: We will interview candidates as they apply and reserve the right to close applications once we have made an appointment.
About The Role
This is an exciting opportunity to lead one of the organisation’s most important and fast-growing programmes – their schools outreach. You’ll design and deliver creative, engaging sessions in line with school priorities, and build strong relationships across Barnet’s education community.
From leading on curriculum-linked workshops to managing the Jack Petchey Foundation Achievement Awards, your work will directly contribute to raising aspirations and increasing youth participation across services. You’ll be supported by a dedicated team and play a vital role in delivering on the mission to increase young people’s access to opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
* Designing and delivering programmes in line with school priorities
* Promoting the programme to schools and encouraging participation
* Building and maintaining strong partnerships with teachers and school leaders
* Tracking impact and gathering feedback to continuously improve
* Supporting sessional staff and volunteers to deliver high-quality activities
* Managing the Jack Petchey Awards programme
* Championing inclusive practice and youth voice in everything we do
About You
* Experience delivering face-to-face youth or education programmes
* Experience working with children and young people facing social or emotional barriers
* Strong understanding of issues affecting young people today
* Confidence managing groups and engaging with a wide range of stakeholders
* The ability to design and deliver engaging, impactful learning
* A flexible and positive attitude, with a willingness to work evenings or weekends when needed
About The Organisation
Our client is an independent charity and purpose-built youth centre for Barnet’s young people aged 8 to 19, and up to 25 for those with additional needs. Awarded “Charity of the Year” for 2025 by the Barnet Group, they support North London’s young people with three things they deserve and need; somewhere to go, something to do and someone to talk to. Open 6 days a week including school holidays, their vision is to ensure every young person is supported and empowered to reach their potential.
Safeguarding is paramount, and an enhanced DBS check is required. As an equal opportunity employer, they value individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.
Other roles you may have experience of
You may have experience as Youth Engagement Officer, Schools Liaison Officer, Youth Worker, Education Coordinator, Programme Officer, Learning and Development Officer, or Outreach Worker.
Be part of something meaningful – apply now to help us grow our impact in schools and inspire more young people to reach their potential.
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