At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead on Elective Home Education and support families in their educational journey.
- Company: Join Cheshire East Council, a supportive and community-focused organisation.
- Benefits: Full-time role with a competitive salary and valuable experience.
- Other info: Initial 3-month contract with potential for growth in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's education and wellbeing while gaining essential skills.
- Qualifications: Experience with families, safeguarding knowledge, and collaboration with partner agencies.
Belmont Recruitment are currently looking for an Education Officer to join Cheshire East Council on an initial 3 month temporary contract.
This is a full-time role working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead on the Local Authority's statutory duties relating to Elective Home Education (EHE).
- Monitor the education and wellbeing of children who are educated other than at school and take appropriate action where concerns are identified.
- Work with schools and advise them on their responsibilities and the correct procedures for EHE referrals.
- Work directly with parents, children, schools and other agencies, providing advice, support and signposting where appropriate.
- Establish and maintain accurate records of children who are educated other than at school, using effective tracking and referral systems.
- Use appropriate legal procedures, including School Attendance Orders, where parents do not satisfy the Local Authority that a child is receiving a suitable education.
- Collect and analyse information and data relating to EHE and Romany Gypsy and Traveller families.
- Arrange and participate in meetings with families, schools and partner organisations.
Requirements
- Experience working with families and young people.
- Good knowledge and understanding of safeguarding.
- Experience working with partner agencies and professionals.
- Please reply with an up to date CV ASAP if this role would be of interest to you
Education Officer in Crewe employer: Belmont Recruitment
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We think you need these skills to ace Education Officer in Crewe
Knowledge of Elective Home Education (EHE)
Monitoring and Evaluation Skills
Advisory Skills
Record Keeping
Legal Knowledge related to Education
Data Collection and Analysis
Communication Skills
