Pupil Reintegration Officer

About the role

The role of Pupil Reintegration Officer involves providing strategic leadership of the Pupil Reintegration Team and all services arising from the Lincolnshire Ladder of Intervention, school exclusions, Hard to Place pupils,  pupils reintegrating from special schools and pupils identified under Section 19 of the 1996 Education Act.

The successful candidate will be responsible for facilitating the reintegration of pupils into mainstream schools from special schools, alternative providers and following a permanent exclusion.  They will also assist in the delivery of the LA statutory duty to all pupils including those excluded from school or unable to attend school due to ill health or otherwise.   They will deliver professional challenge, advice and guidance to Headteachers and Senior School staff on education legislation, national and local policies.

They will also develop, co-ordinate and facilitate cohesive working between the LA, maintained schools, academies, special schools and alternative providers providing a conduit for good practice to be identified and shared, promoting inclusion across the sector.

The Pupil Reintegration Officers support the Head of Service for Inclusion and Team Manager (Inclusion) in embedding the LA Higher Needs Strategy to build capacity in mainstream schools to provide for pupils presenting a broad range of additional needs without recourse to specialist services, support and provision.

About the team

The Pupil Reintegration Team are a service to support schools and children that are experiencing challenging behaviour and emotional based school avoidance (EBSA). We promote the inclusion of vulnerable young people and help to reduce isolation and exclusion from school.

About you

We are seeking someone with knowledge and experience of the Lincolnshire Transition Protocol, Lincolnshire Ladder of Behavioural Intervention, the Lincolnshire Emotional Based School Avoidance Pathway and relevant legislation and guidance will be needed as will an understanding of the Special Educational Needs and Disability systems. You'll have good negotiation skills, knowledge of the school system and the ability to work under pressure are all key skills for this role as well as being able to work to a tight deadline. 

Our offer

Along with a competitive salary we are offering: 

• A Contributory pension
• Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work
• Flexible working policies
• Career progression opportunities

• A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more

Further details can be found in our rewards and benefits brochure

If this sounds like the role for you, then please read through the full Job Description, before clicking apply! 

If you would like an open and informal discussion regarding this role then please contact Karen Richardson, by emailing karen.richardson3@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Applications close 3rd March and interviews will take place on the 11th March.

Best of luck with your application.

A Smarter Working Employer

We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary.  Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.

Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.

Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.

All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. 

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Fluency Duty

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.