Bexley Children's University Officer

Bexley Children’s University Officer

Location:

Bexley, BR6 0TE

Salary: SP21 to SP28 on the LSEC Harmonised Pay Scale

Hours:

Part‑time, term‑time only (14.8 hours per week). Working hours are flexible and can be arranged to meet programme needs; occasional evening and weekend working will be required with time off in lieu.

Working pattern:
Term Time Only. Attendance at Bexley Virtual School’s Monday Club (3.00pm–6.00pm every Monday during term time at Danson Youth Club) is a mandatory requirement.

The Bexley Children’s University (CU) Officer will coordinate, develop and deliver the Children’s University programme across Bexley, working in partnership with schools, the local authority and community organisations. The role supports children and young people to access high‑quality learning beyond the classroom to raise aspiration and improve outcomes.

• Coordinate, develop and deliver the Children’s University programme across Bexley.
• Maintain and strengthen partnerships with schools, local authority and community organisations.
• Engage with schools, pupils, parents, employers and sponsors to promote the programme.
• Deliver the Monday Club at Danson Youth Club, ensuring flexibility and good attendance.
• Support children and young people to access high‑quality learning beyond the classroom.

• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills, able to manage a broad and varied workload within reduced hours.
• Strong communication skills and confidence engaging with schools, pupils, parents and stakeholders.
• Experience of partnership working and a commitment to inclusion (preferred).

London South East Academies Trust is fully committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer and to creating a diverse, inclusive and respectful working environment, free from discrimination and harassment. We welcome applications from all, regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, parental status or marital or partnership status.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will offer an interview to applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role.

If you have accessibility needs or require any reasonable adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please let us know.

• All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and, where relevant, a Children’s and/or Adult’s Barred List check.
• Appointments are also subject to verification of the right to work in the UK, in line with Home Office requirements.