Education Access Team Manager

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council; Bradford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is seeking a full-time Education Access Team Manager to lead the Local Authority’s response to Children Missing Education (CME) and to manage a dedicated team. The role focuses on ensuring children of compulsory school age access education in safe settings and collaborating with partners to enhance wellbeing and educational access in Bradford.

The post offers opportunities for training and development of partners, with emphasis on inclusive practice

Responsibilities

• To lead on the Local Authority’s statutory response to Children Missing Education (CME) and manage the team to fulfil this.
• To lead the Local Authority’s response to supporting families who require additional support to secure initial access to education ensuring families are accessing wider support where necessary.
• Offering training and development opportunities for partners to understand CME responsibilities and how access to education can be improved.

Job description

The Education Safeguarding Service wants to enable all children of compulsory school age in the district to access, attend and enjoy safe settings, and to ensure that the adults who work with them have the knowledge and skills to support them effectively. The aim of this team is to work collaboratively with Council teams and wider agencies to provide a coordinated approach to the well-being of children and young people, whilst continually striving for imaginative and forward-thinking practice that will make a difference to the children of Bradford. We are looking to recruit a full-time Education Access Team Manager to join our dedicated team. This role is an opportunity to make a real difference in our vibrant and diverse city.

The main responsibilities of this role:

• To lead on the Local Authority’s statutory response to Children Missing Education (CME) and manage the team to fulfil this.
• To lead the Local Authority’s response to supporting families who require additional support to secure initial access to education ensuring families are accessing wider support where necessary.
• Offering training and development opportunities for partners to understand CME responsibilities and how access to education can be improved.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to thrive. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process to support your application, please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs.

The RESPECT Allyship Programme is available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities & groups and provides added benefits and resources to its members.