YJS Education Officer

YJS Education Officer

• Salary: BCP Band H (SCP 24-27) £35,412 – £38,220 per annum

Role Purpose

The Dorset Combined Youth Justice Service (YJS) is looking to recruit a full-time Education Officer to join our stable and supportive team. The ethos of the team is \”child first,\” and all staff have been trained in trauma-informed practice and restorative working.

Main Responsibilities

The Education Officer will support, challenge, monitor, assess, and negotiate the suitability and quality of educational provision for children in the Youth Justice Service. The role promotes a culture of high aspiration, enabling children to reach their educational potential.

The Ideal Candidate

You will be a qualified teacher or possess other postgraduate education qualifications, or hold a degree in a related field with equivalent experience. Experience in a school or educational setting and knowledge of the needs of children in the Youth Justice System are essential.

The candidate should have experience working with vulnerable children and be capable of building positive relationships. You will collaborate with colleagues to provide specialist advice regarding educational provisions for children in our service.

This role requires developing and maintaining effective, collaborative, and joint working relationships with a broad range of professionals to meet obligations and drive positive outcomes, with a focus on safeguarding and safety.

The Dorset Combined Youth Justice Service is a multi-disciplinary team of skilled professionals committed to diversifying its workforce and welcoming applicants from diverse backgrounds. The role covers the entire Dorset area, with bases in Dorchester or North Bournemouth.

For an informal discussion, please contact: David Webb (Head of Service) at 01202 794321 or Nicola Denny (Team Manager) at 01202 128746.

About BCP Council

Dorset, in southwest England, is served by Dorset County Council and BCP Council, which was formed in 2019. BCP Council serves a diverse community of 400,000 residents, employing over 5,000 staff, and features over 15 miles of coastline. Dorset is mainly rural with market towns and urban areas like Weymouth and Portland, with a population of approximately 380,000. Working with us, you can contribute to creating a thriving, inclusive community.

Our Benefits

We offer an excellent benefits package. For more details, see here.

We are working towards a simplified, unified pay structure across the councils, ensuring continuous service and job security during this transition. For questions about this process, please contact the hiring manager.

DBS

BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will need to complete the appropriate Disclosure & Barring Service check. For more details, refer to the Job Description or Role Profile.

• YJS Education Officer Role Profile

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