Extended Schools Coordinator

Grade: Grade 7 (SCP 25 29)

Contract Type: Temporary

Hours: Full Time

Working Pattern: All Year Round

Actual Salary: £36,363 - £39,862

Interview Date: Wednesday 10^th June 2026

Extended Schools Coordinator

Temporary until 31st August 2027

(Job Ref: REDE02)

Our Vision: A specialist SEND community inspiring Rochdale and beyond

Redwood Secondary School is seeking an enthusiastic, highly organised and motivated Extended Schools Coordinator to lead and develop our extended school provision. This is an exciting opportunity to build on and support shape a vibrant, inclusive programme that supports children and young people with complex additional needs and positions the school as a hub for across Rochdale.

The successful candidate will coordinate and deliver a wide range of extended school and extra-curricular activities, including breakfast club, after-school provision, holiday clubs, and youth activities, working in close partnership with Extended Schools Manager, the Local Authority, other schools, families and external agencies.

The role is temporary in the first instance; however, there may be an opportunity for the post to become permanent.

Working Pattern:

Monday: 8am-4:30pm

Tuesday: 8am-4:30pm

Wednesday: 7:30am-4:30pm

Thursday: 8am-4:30pm

Friday: None working day

Saturday: 8am-12:30pm

Sunday: None working day

Annual Leave Entitlement: 26 days’ leave plus up to 5 additional days after 5 years’ RMBC service.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the development and implementation of Redwood School’s extended schools’ vision.
• Manage and motivate staff working within extended school provision, including youth club, holiday club, breakfast club and after-school activities.
• Plan, deliver and evaluate high-quality educational and leisure activities for learners with a wide range of additional needs.
• Work closely with the Local Authority and other schools to ensure cohesive provision across the borough.
• Act as Educational Visits Coordinator, including undertaking risk assessments and ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements.
• Develop effective systems for communication, consultation, monitoring and reporting to stakeholders.
• Promote positive behaviour, wellbeing and safeguarding at all times.
• Liaise effectively with parents, carers, professionals and external providers.
• Ensure compliance with school policies, safeguarding procedures and relevant legislation.

The role includes working flexibly, with some evening, holiday and weekend work required.

About You

We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people, particularly those with special educational needs and disabilities.

Essential requirements include:

• Experience working with children or young people in an organised setting.
• Experience planning and delivering educational and leisure activities for a range of ages and abilities.
• Experience of managing staff and budgets.
• Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, health and safety, and child protection procedures.
• Ability to build effective relationships with learners, families, professionals and external agencies.
• Willingness to work flexibly, including evenings, school holidays weekends.

Qualifications:

• GCSE English and Maths (Grade A*C) or equivalent Level 2 qualifications (or willingness to work towards)
• Level 3 qualification in youth work, childcare, teaching assistance or play work (or willingness to work towards)
• Paediatric First Aid qualification (or willingness to work towards)
• Basic Food Hygiene (or willingness to work towards)

To apply for this position please download the application form and supporting documentation and send completed applications to vacancies@redwood-school.com by 11:59pm on Sunday 31^st May 2026.

Please note CVs are not accepted, direct applications only, no agencies.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background check.

The ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post.

Applicants are advised that by applying for this position they are declaring that they are not subject to any immigration controls or restrictions that prohibit them undertaking work in the UK, and that they are able to provide proof of their Right to Work in the UK if they are invited to attend an interview.

The school will carry out an online search as part of their due-diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.

This is a temporary/fixed term contract linked to school expansion, temporary until 31^st August 2027.