Senior Post-16 Practitioner

Leicestershire County Council; Glenfield; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council is seeking a Senior Post-16 Practitioner to lead and support Post-16 Practitioners, co-ordinate countywide practice, and collaborate with colleges, schools, providers, families and partners to help young people access positive next steps.

You will line manage practitioners, coach and model effective practice, work with education stakeholders, and identify young people at risk of disengagement or NEET. An enhanced with barred list DBS check is required for this post.

Qualifications

• Line management experience in education or young people services.
• Ability to coach, mentor and model effective practice.
• Experience working with colleges, providers, schools, and partners.
• Experience recording, reviewing and evaluating the impact of support.

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

Line management

Coaching

Multi-agency collaboration

Documentation

Education

Level 3 qualification

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 share our commitment to our values and to 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]

About Us

About Leicestershire County Council

At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone.

Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose.

For further information on what it's like to work for us and the benefits we offer, please refer to the following:

Our Recruitment Process

Our Organisational Values

Our Employee Benefits

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