We are looking for an experienced and successful administrator to join the Business Support Team who support the Education and Inclusion Service within Children’s Services:
* The Learning Improvement Service works with LA maintained schools, academies, early years settings and childminders, ensuring support and challenge for all schools and settings in fulfilment of the LA's statutory duties. In addition, the Service offers support and advice to schools and families in relation to Access to Education which includes pupil absence, children missing education, elective home education, exclusions, suspensions, and children involved in entertainment or undertaking part-time employment.
* The Virtual School Team supports the council to fulfil its corporate parenting responsibilities by working as the lead education advocate for the children and young people in its care from the age of two up to 18 years and beyond.
The successful candidate will have excellent literacy, numeracy and ICT skills, as well as high-level organisational and communication skills; they will present a confident, professional image to all our stakeholders, families and partner agencies.
Why work for Westmorland and Furness Council?
Westmorland and Furness Council is an ambitious authority that will shape public services for the better, building on the best and transforming them for the future. We are committed to putting our customers and communities first, and at the heart of everything we do.
If you are interested in being part of a team that is committed to ensuring the best possible outcomes for our children, then this could be the opportunity you are looking for.
What we can offer you!
* Excellent training and development offers
* Flexible working opportunities
* Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
* Boost your pension with Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (facilitated by AVC Wise)
* Various perks and discounts schemes, including money off your phone contract and local gyms
* Competitive rates of pay
Application and interview information
Closing date: Sunday 5th January 2025
To apply please click the Apply Now link below.
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