Senior Post-16 Practitioner

ESPO Trading Limited; Glenfield; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Hybrid working

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council is seeking a Senior Post-16 Practitioner to lead and support Post-16 Practitioners, strengthening consistent practice across the county and working with colleges, schools, providers, families and partners to help young people access positive next steps.

The role involves line management, coaching and mentoring, and close collaboration with education partners to identify and support young people at risk of disengagement or NEET.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification, post 16, education or equivalent and relevant additional qualification or training in Post 16, inclusion, careers, employability skills, UCAS, coaching, supervision or leadership.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and maintaining specialist knowledge relevant to Post 16 inclusion practice
• Experience of working with young people, post-16 providers and schools where young people have SEND or are at risk of NEET, leading, supervising or line managing staff, coaching, modelling and advising staff to embed inclusive strategies, and collaborative multi-agency working with education, health, social care, voluntary agencies and families.
• Experience of recording, reviewing and evaluating the impact of support, including producing clear written advice and visit records
• Knowledge of post 16 pathways and preparation for adulthood, the 4 areas of need and how they may impact a young person’s journey Post 16, how cognition and learning, communication needs, sensory needs, SEMH needs and additional needs may present in post-16 settings and schools, and SEND Code of Practice.
• Knowledge of the 4 pillars for PfA and how these are applied practically across LA services, evidence‑informed early intervention approaches, and KS4, post-16 ( both FE and HE) provision and relevant local authority systems, pathways and partner agencies.
• A strengths‑based, trauma‑informed approach.

Responsibilities

• Line manage and support practitioners.
• Coach, mentor and model effective practice.
• Work with colleges, providers, schools and partners.
• Identify young people at risk of disengagement or NEET.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Mentoring

Partnership building

Education

Level 3 qualification or equivalent

Job description

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

Work Location: County Hall, Glenfield, LE3 8RA

Salary: £41,259 - £44,109 per annum (pro rata for part-time)

Working Hours:37 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 6th October 2026

Interview Date(s): 15th October 2026

A great opportunity if you enjoy leading people, solving problems and making a practical difference.

About the Role

Post-16 in Leicestershire is changing. As a Senior Post-16 Practitioner, you will lead and support Post-16 Practitioners, strengthen consistent practice across the county, and work with colleges, schools, providers, families and partners to help young people access positive next steps.

What you’ll do

• Line manage and support practitioners.
• Coach, mentor and model effective practice.
• Work with colleges, providers, schools and partners.
• Identify young people at risk of disengagement or NEET.

An enhanced with barred list DBS check is required for this post.

For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex-offenders, please see our policy statement.

About You

To apply for this post, you must:

• Level 3 qualification, post 16, education or equivalent and relevant additional qualification or training in Post 16, inclusion, careers, employability skills, vocational education, UCAS, coaching, supervision or leadership.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and maintaining specialist knowledge relevant to Post 16 inclusion practice
• Experience of working with young people, post-16 providers and schools where young people have SEND or are at risk of NEET, leading, supervising or line managing staff, coaching, modelling and advising staff to embed inclusive strategies, and collaborative multi-agency working with education, health, social care, voluntary agencies and families.
• Experience of recording, reviewing and evaluating the impact of support, including producing clear written advice and visit records
• Knowledge of post 16 pathways and preparation for adulthood, the 4 areas of need and how they may impact a young person’s journey Post 16, how cognition and learning, communication needs, sensory needs, SEMH needs and additional needs may present in post-16 settings and schools, and SEND Code of Practice.
• Knowledge of the 4 pillars for PfA and how these are applied practically across LA services, evidence‑informed early intervention approaches, and KS4, post-16 ( both FE and HE) provision and relevant local authority systems, pathways and partner agencies.
• A strengths‑based, trauma‑informed approach.

In addition, we also expect you to shareour commitment to our valuesandto delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability.We are a Disability Confident Employer.

Interested in Flexible Working?

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.

For more information or an informal discussion,please contact:

Bridget Morris - Service Manager: Post 16

Telephone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]