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

Hours and Pay

Salary £39,152 - £41,771 per annum Salary Band £30,001 to £40,000 Post Type Please See Advert Text Hours Per Week Full time

Job and Application details

Categories Education
Directorate N/A Published Date 11/12/2025 Closing Date 28/12/2026

INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY

About this role

Due to the retirement of the current post holder, an exciting opportunity has arisen within the SEND & Inclusion team for secondment to the post of Elective Home Education Advisor. We are looking for a confident, self‑motivated individual with a track record of working with a variety of stakeholders – health, social care, education – and supporting children and families. This secondment should be discussed with your line manager before applying and the post will run until 30th April 2026.

Responsibilities

• Work with parents and families to support those deciding to electively home educate
• Monitor educational plans and ensure the LA EHE database is up to date and accurate
• Check and process EHE applications
• Offer support and guidance to families and contribute to legal processes such as liaising with the School Attendance Team to action school attendance orders if education is not deemed suitable
• Conduct home visits and lone work across the working week

Qualifications and Experience

• Teaching background with QTS required
• Experience with relational practice/strengths‑based working
• Knowledge of safeguarding children
• Experience using council data systems (Liquid Logic/EYES)
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Benefits

• 32 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro‑rata for part time working)
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions
• Flexi‑time scheme
• Flexible working
• Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes
• Staff equality forums
• Green Car Leasing Scheme
• Access to a wide range of training, learning and development
• Physiotherapy service
• Confidential counselling service
• Great wellbeing offer
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts
• Local and National retailer discounts
• Vivup employee benefit app and Lifestyle Savings
• Arriva Employee Travel Club

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities' employer. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. We aim to interview any applicant who declares a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job.