We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Team Manager for Inclusion and post 16 Participation to join our Participation and Inclusion Service, the team are responsible for implementing the statutory duty and relevant guidance for school attendance, child employment, child performance licensing, chaperones, elective home education, reintegration, children missing education, school exclusions,
Section 19 arrangements for children too ill to attend school, Post 16 participation and NEET. Also supporting the Inclusion Panels and the attainment and attendance of Gypsy Roma and Traveller children.
In this role, you will; Responsible for providing inspirational and effective leadership to the: Inclusion and Post 16 Participation Teams. To ensure service delivery through self and others, developing service business plans, recommending changes in the strategic direction of the service areas that contribute to service improvements and leading on NEET Ofsted Inspections.
Working with the Head of Service, strategic leadership for the Inclusion and Post 16 Participation teams supporting children, families and education professionals involving future planning and capacity development for early intervention; Elective Home Education; Children Missing Education; medical tuition and students at risk of suspension and those permanently excluded, the attainment and achievement of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller children. Early intervention and preventative work will contribute to improving poor school attendance, families not in work, poor physical and mental health, domestic abuse, criminal or anti-social behaviour, and children & young people who need help. Leading on all aspects of child licensing activities for North Somerset, which include child performance licensing, child employment licensing and licensing for chaperones. Acting as the Licensing Officer for North Somerset Council. Providing leadership and oversight of the Council’s enforcement activities with regards to school attendance. Acting as the Penalty Notice officer for North Somerset Council. Leading on the Raising of the Participation Age (RPA) and ensuring that the Council meets its statutory duties to track the participation of all young people in North Somerset who meet this duty. Ensure all statutory returns are made to the DFE and acting as the champion in areas of Post 16 education. Operational leadership and management of the: NEET (Not in Education, Employment and Training) Team; Education Welfare Service; and Elective Home Education team.
Post holders are expected to make decisions using skills that have been gained through relevant academic or professional qualifications and practical experience. Having the oversight of areas such as fixed penalty notices for non -attendance, acting as the champion in areas of CME, EHE, attendance, inclusion and exclusions. Providing operational support and management of the Inclusion Panels through input into policy and protocols for panel. Ensuring that the Council is up to date in policies areas such as CME, EHE, Exclusions, Managed Moves, access to medical tuition, providing specialist knowledge and input into writing policies. Ensuring that information for the public is accessible and up to date in all areas.
Key Responsibilities:
• Education Welfare Service
• Elective Home Education
• School attendance
• School exclusions
• Inclusion Panels
• Safeguarding in Education
• GRT support
• Reintegration
This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.
We are looking for an individual who is passionate about making a difference to the lives of children and young people, and who possesses the following skills and experience:
Essential Criteria:
• Significant experience of the leading and managing in the education sector.
• Significant direct experience of managing a team that works with children & young people and supervision of complex and challenging areas of the service, such as children in need, child protection, family support and SEND.
• Knowledge and experience of managing budgets, resourcing and contracts
• Skilled communicator, ability to write and present high level reports.
• Extensive Knowledge of current legislation and policy in relation to Inclusion and evidence of implementation of key strategies e.g. attendance, EHE, exclusions.
• Ability to supervise others around safe and quality case supervision. To lead on team performance management issues.
• Excellent ICT skills and knowledge of children’s services databases.
• Knowledge of Post 16 and skills.
• Knowledge of legal processes with regards to Education penalty notices, Educations Supervision Orders, School Attendance Orders, and court proceedings for school attendance.
Desirable Criteria:
• Leadership and Management qualification.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.
Interview Date: Wednesday 2nd April 2025
Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK.
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