Programme Co‑ordinator (Social & Emotional Learning – PATHS and Related Programmes)
St Helens
Are you a passionate and skilled educator who believes in the power of social and emotional learning to transform children and young people's lives? Barnardo's is seeking a qualified teacher to lead and support the delivery of evidence‑based social and emotional learning (SEL) programmes across St Helens, working with Early Years settings, primary and secondary schools, and parents.
A key focus of this role will be the implementation of the PATHS Programme (Promoting Alternative Thinking Strategies), alongside wider SEL approaches. PATHS is a well‑established, evidence‑based programme that supports children and young people to develop essential life skills, including self‑awareness, self‑management, social awareness, relationship skills and responsible decision‑making.
About the role
As Programme Co‑ordinator, you will play a central role in embedding high‑quality SEL practice across a range of educational settings. You will work collaboratively with professionals and families to ensure programmes are delivered with confidence, consistency and impact.
Your role will include:
1. Leading and supporting the delivery of SEL programmes across Early Years, primary and secondary school settings
2. Providing coaching and ongoing support to staff delivering the programmes
3. Modelling effective programme delivery in educational settings
4. Designing and delivering training sessions to build staff skills and confidence
5. Engaging with parents and carers, supporting them to understand and reinforce social and emotional learning at home
6. Building strong, collaborative relationships with schools, settings and partner organisations
You will be part of a UK‑wide Barnardo's team, with access to comprehensive training, resources and peer support to help you excel in the role.
About you
In addition to meeting the criteria outlined in the generic Programme Co‑ordinator Person Specification, applicants must demonstrate the following service‑specific experience and attributes:
Essential:
7. A recognised professional teaching qualification
8. Experience of working within Early Years, with an understanding of progression into primary and secondary education
9. Post‑qualification practice experience in social and emotional learning (SEL)
10. A strong working knowledge of the UK Curriculum and its key components
11. Experience in a co‑ordination or leadership role, developing collaborative relationships to achieve shared goals
12. A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle to travel between settings
(Driving is an intrinsic part of the role. Applicants unable to drive due to a disability should demonstrate alternative ways of meeting the mobility requirements of the post.)
Desirable:
13. Experience of designing and delivering engaging, high‑quality training for professionals, using a range of approaches to meet different learning needs
14. Experience of delivering social and emotional learning programmes within primary and/or secondary school settings
Although this contract has a permanent status, please be aware that this post is subject to funding currently to end of July 2027 and therefore should this funding not be extended further, you may be subject to a redundancy consultation or a TUPE arrangement. This contract is due to expire on 31st July 2027.
Contact Details:
A waiting list will be held in the event that similar vacancies arise during the next 12 months
Benefits
Workplace Offer: What it means for you
Our hybrid working initiative is based on trust, flexibility and empowerment. We understand our workplace offer means different things to different people, and we encourage those conversations. This may mean working at one of our stores, services, working at home, in the community, at one of our Collaboration Hubs or depending on the role any combination of these. Please read through the advert carefully to understand the remits of hybrid working that will be specific to the role.
15. Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements.
16. Annual Leave entitlement for full-time colleagues is 26 days per annum, increasing to 27 days per annum, after 3 years Barnardo's service, 29 days per annum, after 5 years Barnardo's service and 30 days per annum, after 7 years Barnardo's service. Those working less than full time are entitled to the same level of holiday pro rata
17. The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our Buy Your Leave scheme
18. A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options
19. Service related sick pay from day 1
20. Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution
21. Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension
22. Cycle2work scheme
23. Interest free season ticket loans
24. Discounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal
25. 20% discount at Barnardo's stores
26. Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc
27. Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
28. Access to Barnardo's Learning and Development offer
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