Education Access Officer - Fairness & Inclusion

West Sussex County Council; Littlehampton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

West Sussex County Council is recruiting a Fair Access Officer to support admission processes and ensure fair access for pupils. You will work within the Fair Access Team, providing guidance on exclusions and representing the local authority at governance hearings.

The role involves coordinating referrals to alternative provision, monitoring outcomes, and developing datasets on exclusion trends to inform policy and practice.

Qualifications

• Experience with exclusion processes in education settings.
• Ability to interpret and apply statutory guidance.
• Experience liaising with schools and partner agencies.
• Strong data handling and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on the exclusion process and represent the local authority at Governor's Disciplinary Committees.
• Distribute students fairly under the Fair Access Protocol to schools and alternative provision.
• Assess and manage referrals for alternative provision and monitor pupils in commissioned provisions.
• Prepare statistical data on trends in school exclusions.
• Respond to complex child-centred cases with sensitivity.
• Build and maintain relationships across the organisation and with external partners.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Job description

West Sussex County Council is recruiting a Fair Access Officer to support admission processes and ensure fair access for pupils. You will work within the Fair Access Team, providing guidance on exclusions and representing the local authority at governance hearings.

The role involves coordinating referrals to alternative provision, monitoring outcomes, and developing datasets on exclusion trends to inform policy and practice.