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Form of work
SalaryYou will be working with schools, children, their families, and other professionals to ensure all children and young people can access education provision.
The post holders will be responsible for fulfilling the local authorities’ statutory duties in relation to school attendance, exclusion, children missing education and promoting inclusion of children in education. This may include:
- Enforcement action for poor attendance and providing advice and support to schools and other agencies seeking to support positive attendance.
- Identifying Children Missing Education (CME) and ensuring they are in contact with appropriate agencies and seeking an educational placement for them.
- Provide advice to schools, governing bodies and families in relation to Exclusion and attend disciplinary and appeal panels whilst promoting alternatives to exclusion.
- Play a full part in the wider SEND and Inclusion Team including providing advice and linking to other agencies.
- Where appropriate undertaking Early Help Assessments and participating in Early Help processes directly or through the provision of advice.
What can we offer you!
- Excellent training and development offers
- Flexible working opportunities
- Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Boost your pension with Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (facilitated by AVC Wise)
- Various perks and discounts schemes, including money off your phone contract and local gyms
- Competitive rates of pay
DBS
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and requires an enhanced DBS check with a Children’s Barred List check.
Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with Children. It is an offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with Children.
Application and Interview information
Closing date: 5th April 2024
Interview date: w/c 15th April 2024
We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss.
If you are invited to a virtual interview, this will preferably be undertaken using the Microsoft Teams software, which is currently free for new users, however if there are any issues with accessing this technology, we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements prior to the interviews.
Safer Recruitment
At Cumberland Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all employees, volunteers and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this commitment.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Cumberland Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.
As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
Please read the Supporting Information:
Post Specification
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