Elective Home Education Advisor (Secondment)

Darlington Borough Council; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A local public sector authority in England is looking for an Elective Home Education Advisor. This role involves supporting families who choose to educate their children at home, monitoring educational plans, and ensuring compliance with legal requirements. The ideal candidate will have a teaching background with QTS, excellent communication skills, and experience in stakeholder engagement. Benefits include flexible working, generous leave policies, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

32 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexi-time scheme

Flexible working options

Generous family leave schemes

Employee wellbeing programs

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Required to have a teaching background with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Must possess strong communication skills and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Experience with relational practice and safeguarding children knowledge is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support families that choose to electively home educate.
• Monitor educational plans and maintain census accuracy.
• Process Education Health Initiatives applications.
• Guide families through legal processes regarding education.
• Conduct home visits and work independently as needed.

Skills

Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Relational practice

Knowledge of safeguarding children

Education

Teaching background with QTS

Tools

Liquid Logic

EYES

Job description

A local public sector authority in England is looking for an Elective Home Education Advisor. This role involves supporting families who choose to educate their children at home, monitoring educational plans, and ensuring compliance with legal requirements. The ideal candidate will have a teaching background with QTS, excellent communication skills, and experience in stakeholder engagement. Benefits include flexible working, generous leave policies, and a supportive work environment.