About the role
This advert is for an Education Advisor who will work within our Achievement Through Access and Inclusion team. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of the barriers which may be faced by care-experienced children and young people and the impact of these on educational outcomes. They will contribute to the work of the advisory team in responding to referrals at an individual child level and will also drive preventative work in response to trends and patterns.
There are two full-time roles available to start in September 2023 - one permanent position and one maternity cover.
For more information or to chat about this opportunity please contact
Ross Bilimoria-Mears – Assistant Head Teacher
ross.bilimoria-mears@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
07721819778
Shortlisting will take place on Wednesday 22nd March
Interviews will take place in the week beginning Monday 27th March
What will you be doing?
You will support a caseload of children and young people who may need additional support around attendance, inclusion or access to education.
You will provide support and challenge for the wider professional network and implement a solution focussed approach for individual children through a trauma-informed lens.
You will promote culture, policy and practice within settings, schools and providers which adheres to statutory admissions, exclusion and attendance guidance and minimises risk for children in care.
You will work in partnership with key stakeholders, including social care and SEND, within and beyond the LA.
About you
You will have up to date knowledge of the education system, recent experience of working in a school or virtual school, and a strong understanding of the barriers faced by children in care and will offer support and challenge to ensure that educational outcomes are maximised.
You will be familiar with SEND, exclusions, attendance and admissions statutory guidance.
You will be responsible for building relationships and providing support and challenge for key partners including senior leaders in schools to promote inclusion. Specifically, you will work to address concerns around attendance, exclusion and engagement.
You will be confident at communicating effectively, efficient, organised and be able to work using your own initiative within a wider team.
You must be able to drive and may be expected to travel outside of Cambridgeshire.
Our benefits
We value our colleagues in Cambridgeshire County Council and have developed a number of benefits:
- Flexible working
- Flexible Bank Holidays
- A comprehensive wellbeing package
- Our Cambs Rewards employee discounts
- A comprehensive pension scheme
- IDEAL staff equality, diversity and inclusion network.
- Camweb our staff intranet helping to keep you informed
- An employee recognition scheme
About us
Cambridgeshire is a great place to work and live with a diverse population, an urban centre in Cambridge, historic Isle of Ely, Huntingdon and St Ives as well as more rural landscapes.
We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Cambridgeshire and want our workforce to be reflective of this diversity, which we believe benefits our employees, the organisation and our communities.
Visit our jobs and careers section to find out more about our wide range of learning and development opportunities; apprenticeships; our wellbeing package; staff benefits; our commitment to equality, diversity and Inclusion.
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