Location: Aylesbury
Overview
This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified teacher with an open-minded approach to learning within the home education community.
This is a full time permanent role, providing support and advice to families who Electively Home Educate. Please note this is a term time only position and the salary advertised will be pro-rata.
About us
Buckinghamshire Council serves a vibrant and diverse community where children and young people are at the heart of its vision for the future.
We are an ambitious, rapidly growing county, and our economy is one of the strongest in the country. It is an area of outstanding natural beauty and ranks as one of the top rural areas to live in the UK and yet it is incredibly well connected – only an hour from London on the train. The county has a rich history and heritage and is the birthplace of the international Paralympic movement.
We are looking for motivated, ambitious and inspiring people to join us on our journey. Not only will you be an integral part of the unique and exciting transition through the unitary process, you will also be entitled to a range of different benefits to make sure you are happy both at work and at home.
About the role
You will work as part of a small team to provide advice, guidance and support to families in Buckinghamshire who have chosen to home educate their children.
You will plan and undertake visits to parents/ carers and children in their homes (or other agreed venues) to ensure that the education provided is suitable under the terms of Section 7 of the Education Act 1996.
You will also provide post visit reports for parents and maintain accurate electronic pupil information records.
You will be required to travel throughout the county therefore must hold a current full driving licence and you will need your car insured for business purposes.
Buckinghamshire Council currently uses a hybrid work model. This incorporates a mixture of in-office and remote home working (this is subject to change, due to working demands).
Mobile:
A ‘mobile’ role gives you the flexibility to schedule your own diary, so you can meet with colleagues and clients in a variety of locations. You’ll access digital folders and resources on your laptop and be able to use the network wherever you are based. Working from home will be common, as well as meeting your team in the office where necessary.
About you
Knowledge of education systems, practice and teaching is essential.
Experience of multi-agency working is crucial, and you must be able to demonstrate that you are highly organised and self-motivated.
Thorough and up to date knowledge of legislation and guidance relating to Elective Home Education is a key requirement.
Several years’ experience as a teacher and knowledge of special educational needs and safeguarding.
Excellent communication skills are vital to this role, as the successful candidate will be liaising with schools, families, social care, and other professionals.