Education Inclusion Advocate (Hybrid Role)

Staffordshire County Council; England; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career development

Job summary

Staffordshire County Council seeks two Education Inclusion Officers to work with schools and families on inclusion and exclusion issues. The roles require travel to district schools, partnership with education providers, and flexible hours including some evenings.

The positions are permanent with a start date in January 2027, subject to checks. You will provide specialist information on exclusions, navigate the SEND pathway where appropriate, and support senior officers with high‑quality

Qualifications

• Degree in an appropriate discipline or a professional qualification at an equivalent level.
• Relevant educational qualification and/or experience as a caseworker/EWO/other in an education setting.
• Understanding of exclusion procedures, legal framework, Fair Access Protocol, DfE Guidance on Exclusion from Schools and Pupil Referral Units.
• Sound working knowledge of safeguarding children, with emphasis in education settings.

Responsibilities

• Travel to district-based colleagues and schools to establish data collection and monitor information on exclusions.
• Provide specialist information and guidance to head teachers, governors, parents, LA colleagues and staff from other agencies.
• Challenge school leaders on unlawful or poor practice relating to exclusions within DfE guidance and criminal law.
• Signpost schools and parents to relevant support services and SEND pathways when appropriate.
• Work with Alternative Provision Panel to agree provision for children with SEND and provide guidance.

Skills

Data collection

Legislation guidance

Safeguarding

Partnership working

Problem solving

Education

Degree in an appropriate discipline or equivalent qualification

Professional qualification (social work or teaching)

Job description

Staffordshire County Council seeks two Education Inclusion Officers to work with schools and families on inclusion and exclusion issues. The roles require travel to district schools, partnership with education providers, and flexible hours including some evenings.

The positions are permanent with a start date in January 2027, subject to checks. You will provide specialist information on exclusions, navigate the SEND pathway where appropriate, and support senior officers with high‑quality