Education & Inclusion Service Manager - North Northamptonshire Council

Belmont Recruitment; Northampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Northamptonshire is seeking an Education & Inclusion Service Manager to lead initiatives aimed at improving educational outcomes for vulnerable learners. Responsibilities include managing staff, overseeing performance, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation. The ideal candidate will have experience in educational inclusion and strategic leadership within local authorities. This full-time, 6-month role offers an immediate start and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Experience in educational inclusion, policy development, and strategic leadership.
• Experience of data analysis and performance reporting.
• Experience in leading multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage staff with case work responsibilities.
• Supervise and appraise staff to improve educational attainment.
• Act as lead officer for CSE and Trafficked Children.

Skills

Educational inclusion

Data analysis

Strategic leadership

Team leadership

Knowledge of legislation

Job description

Overview

Immediate Start Available. Education & Inclusion Service Manager - North Northamptonshire Council

Salary: £505 Per Day • Hours: Full-Time 37 Hours • Working Schedule: Monday to Friday • Contract Length: 6 Month • Location: One Angel Square, NN1 1ED

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and direct staff who have case work responsibilities within the service to improve the educational attainment and achievement of vulnerable learners.
• Supervise, performance manage and appraise staff to deliver the corporate priority to improve the attainment and achievement of vulnerable groups.
• Act as the lead officer with responsibility for CSE (Child Sexual Exploitation) and Trafficked Children & Young People, those at risk of radicalisation and those identified as vulnerable to FGM (Female Genital Mutilation).
• Lead on the development of policy and strategy to improve educational attainment and achievement of vulnerable learners.
• Attend and lead strategic partnership groups (e.g. NSCB sub-groups) to ensure educational outcomes for vulnerable children improve.
• Ensure rigorous tracking, monitoring and evaluation of progress of all vulnerable learners; analyse performance data and produce management reports for a range of audiences.
• Interpret and prepare briefing notes on new, current or proposed legislation; respond to information requests from Members, Officers, other organisations and the public; prepare input to Government and other bodies\' statistical information requirements.
• Data analysis as requested indicating trends for development of county/service strategy.
• Develop and deliver training to all levels of staff, as required.
• Work with relevant professionals to ensure vulnerable learners receive a high quality education with rigorous monitoring and evaluation, supported appropriately within education establishments with access to appropriate support from the service.
• Contribute to strategic developments to reduce exclusions (fixed term and permanent): ensure LA representation at schools\' governors\' disciplinary committees and independent appeals; work with alternative providers and commissioners to ensure access to education for excluded young people; manage 6th day education provision in cases of permanent exclusion; provide advice and guidance to schools, parents and young people in cases of exclusions; maintain a county-wide overview of pupils at risk of exclusion and those permanently excluded; highlight and share good practice in prevention and response to exclusions; ensure robust reintegration into school when appropriate.
• Fully contribute to strategic developments in relation to the SEN Code of Practice and services for disabled children.
• Manage the budget to deliver agreed priorities in accordance with corporate financial protocols, promoting financial stewardship and ensuring staff are aware of the financial impact of decisions.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience in educational inclusion, policy development and strategic leadership within a local authority or equivalent context.
• Experience of data analysis, performance reporting and use of data to inform strategy and practice.
• Experience in leading multi-disciplinary teams and working with partner agencies to improve outcomes for vulnerable learners.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and safeguarding considerations related to CSE, trafficking, radicalisation risks and FGM.