Schools Project Coordinator (Smart Schools/Smart Moves)

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

Responsibilities

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