Education Enforcement Officer

Gateshead Council; Gateshead; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority organization in Gateshead is looking for an Education Enforcement Officer to ensure children attend school and fulfill statutory responsibilities related to education. The role involves collaboration with schools, legal teams, and various agencies, attending meetings as required. They offer competitive salaries, robust benefits, and a supportive work environment with a focus on employee development and well-being.

Benefits

Competitive salary of £36,363 to £39,152

Employer pension contributions

28 days annual leave

Flexi time scheme

Hybrid working arrangements

Workforce Development opportunities

Health and wellbeing support

Discounted leisure centre memberships

Discount platform access

Qualifications

• Ability to work in partnership with various agencies and schools.
• Experience in resolving issues regarding school attendance.
• Strong communication skills necessary for attending meetings.

Responsibilities

• Fulfill statutory responsibilities in relation to school attendance.
• Work in partnership with schools and relevant agencies.
• Attend meetings with parents and schools as needed.

Job description

Overview

We’re looking for an Education Enforcement Officer, Interested?
Do you want a role where you’re recognised for what you do, given the opportunity to thrive and have the chance to be the best version of yourself? Interested in joining a great organisation with an employee offer and experience that rivals others? Are you looking for a new challenge? If so, please keep reading as you’re just what we’re looking for!

Team

Education, Schools and Inclusion covers a wide range of areas including, but not limited to, school admissions, adult learning, governor support, school improvement, fair access arrangement and special educational needs and disabilities.

Legal Intervention Team

The Legal Intervention Team works with schools to ensure that the parents of children who don’t attend school are challenged through a legal process. It consists of one Senior Education Enforcement Officer and three Education Enforcement Officers who work as a collective, alongside our legal team, in order to make sure that children attend school and therefore receive the education that they deserve.

Role Overview

The main duties of this role relate to fulfilling the Local Authority’s statutory responsibilities in relation to school attendance, child employment, performance licensing and Children Missing in Education (Track and Trace). You will work in partnership with schools/academies, Early Help and Children’s Social Care, employers and producers and attend meetings with relevant agencies, parents/carers, schools/academies when needed.

About Gateshead

Gateshead is a constantly changing borough combining modern facilities with a fascinating heritage and the demand for our services continues to grow. We engage with many partners and contract a high number of services to deliver the best outcomes for our community. We’re truly committed to providing our customers with the highest quality of service and we need like-minded people who can help us deliver a sector leading service. We need people who want to make a difference, who are talented, possess the right knowledge and skills and who want the chance to demonstrate how good they are.

Benefits

• You’ll be paid a competitive salary £36,363 to £39,152 pa
• We’ll help you save for your future with an outstanding employer contribution to your pension.
• You will receive an annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days per year (pro-rata for part time employees) rising to 32, 2 of which may be fixed by the council at any time. You also have the chance to buy up to 10 additional holidays per year.
• You’ll have the opportunity to participate in the Council’s Flexi time scheme, subject to management approval and business needs, which could be up to 26 flexi days per year.
• We offer hybrid working arrangements to ensure a positive work life balance.
• A robust Workforce Development offer with opportunities for learning to progress your career and to enhance your knowledge in specific areas.
• You’ll have access to great health and wellbeing support and ability to use our cycle to work scheme.
• Working with our partners, GLL you can also access discounted leisure facilities Gym and Leisure Centre Memberships | Better.
• You’ll have access to our new benefits platform VIVUP where you can get discounts and offers on online and high street shopping.

Apply

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