Education Support Lead

Borough of Lewisham; Greater London; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Greater London is seeking an Education Support Lead to develop targeted strategies for vulnerable learners in schools. This temporary role involves collaborating with schools and social care teams, providing expert guidance, and implementing early intervention approaches. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and have strong skills in partnership building, inclusive education, and training development. Competitive salary and excellent benefits are offered for dedicated professionals passionate about making a difference.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Local Government Pension scheme

Flexible working policies

Staff discounts on gym memberships

Qualifications

• Ability to establish and maintain partnerships with schools and social care teams.
• Experience in providing specialist advice for vulnerable learners.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of education strategies.
• Support implementation of early intervention approaches.
• Coordinate multi-agency meetings.

Skills

Partnership building

Expertise in inclusive education

Training and resource development

Collaboration

Education

Relevant degree or educational qualification

Job description

Description

Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!

We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UKs first Borough of Sanctuary for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.

This role is only open to Lewisham employees including current DSLs, Deputy DSLs and Designated Teachers in Lewisham schools.

Introduction

The Education Support Lead will lead the development and delivery of targeted education strategies to improve outcomes for vulnerable learners across Lewisham schools. Working in close partnership with schools and children's social care the post-holder will act as a key point of contact for schools offering expert guidance and coordination for students with potential vulnerabilities.

What's the role

This role is temporary for a period of 12 months.

The role will support the implementation of early intervention approaches, promote inclusive and relational practices and contribute to the operational rollout of borough-wide training initiatives.

A central aspect of the role includes shaping the Pathfinder education offer to all Lewisham schools and ensuring that current research policy developments and trauma‑informed principles are embedded in local strategy and practice.

What's in it for you

Excellent training and development opportunities plus a range of benefits including :

• Generous holiday allowance
• Local Government Pension scheme
• Flexible working and family friendly policies
• Season ticket and bicycle loans
• A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
• Supportive staff networks

What we're looking for

We are looking for someone who can establish and maintain robust partnerships with schools (DSLs), social care teams (social workers) and external agencies.

The aim is to ensure coordinated and holistic support for the children which includes facilitating multi‑agency meetings and joint planning sessions to align interventions and share best practices.

A crucial part of this role involves engaging strategically with schools to map existing support across various Lewisham services, identifying any gaps in provision and contributing to the strategic planning to enhance service delivery and accessibility.

We need an expert who can provide specialist advice and consultancy to school leadership and staff to strengthen inclusive practices and support for vulnerable learners. This would also involve delivering training and resources to build staff capacity for supporting pupils with complex needs.

You will be involved in developing the Families First education offer across all Lewisham schools ensuring that it is inclusive, evidence‑informed and responsive to local needs and priorities. Supporting schools in developing early intervention strategies for vulnerable students to improve educational outcomes is also a key component of this role.

The successful candidate will be required to champion inclusive education fostering joined‑up working across agencies and promoting proactive approaches that reduce escalation and improve long‑term outcomes are essential. Monitoring and evaluating the impact of inclusive strategies and recommending improvements will be part of your responsibilities.

You will be required to collaborate with a small team including the Education Lead and Educational Psychologist to share expertise and co‑develop consistent support strategies is vital. Participating in reflective practice and joint problem‑solving will enhance our service delivery.

This will be a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of many young people. If you are passionate about inclusive education and collaborative working we would love to hear from you.

Applicant guidance

Applicant handbook – please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.

Please click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification.

Special conditions

The recruitment process is anonymous and we do not accept CVs.

Salary

52,269 to 54,360 per annum (PO4)

N.B : All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale) which is subject to evidential proof.

Diversity

Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme further details are available at Council has a dedicated employment support service Lewisham Works which offers Lewisham residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you want to join Lewisham Works please email and an advisor will be in touch with you.

The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.

Closing date

Thursday 23rd October 2025 23:59

Employment type

Full-Time