At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead on Elective Home Education and Child Employment, providing guidance and support to families.
- Company: Join Brent Council, a vibrant and diverse community-focused organisation.
- Benefits: Enjoy up to 33 days annual leave, excellent pension, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for personal growth and community impact.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's education and well-being in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in education welfare or social care, with strong organisational skills.
The predicted salary is between 44685 - 48003 £ per year.
Salary range: £44,685 - £48,003 p.a. inc. London weighting
Contract: Permanent
Hours of work: 36 hours per week
Location: Civic centre and other locations from time to time
An exciting opportunity to join the Brent School Attendance Service as the lead officer for Elective Home Education, Child Employment, and Performance Licensing has arisen. The Brent School Attendance Service works in partnership with families and schools to improve attendance and engagement with education, to offer appropriate advice and guidance, refer children and their families for specialist support when needed, and fulfil statutory duties in relation to education law.
The post requires energy and enthusiasm, an excellent understanding of the reasons why parents choose to home educate, and the ability to engage with families to assess the suitability of education provided. The officer will lead on Elective Home Education and Child Employment & Performance Licences, providing high-quality advice and guidance to parents, professionals, and schools, while maintaining high standards of casework and record keeping. The Officer will act when a child is not receiving a suitable education and initiate proceedings where parents are in breach of school attendance orders under section 443 of the Education Act 1996.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Drive, resilience, and enthusiasm, with a strong background in education welfare or social care.
- High levels of motivation and organisation, with a strong commitment to achieving continuous improvement.
- An excellent understanding of Elective Home Education and Child Employment licensing regulations.
- The ability to work within strict deadlines and to make effective links with families to ensure children are in receipt of an education.
Why join us?
- Up to 33 days annual leave (depending on length of service) plus bank holidays.
- Excellent pension with generous employer contributions (LGPS).
- Hybrid and flexible working options available for most roles.
- Supportive family-friendly policies for parents, guardians, and carers.
- Health and wellbeing support, including access to eye test support and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- Financial support such as education sessions, childcare deposit loans, and season ticket loans.
- Travel perks including affordable parking nearby, a Cycle to Work scheme, and great onsite facilities.
- Learning and development opportunities to help you grow your career.
- Access to My Brent Rewards with exclusive discounts on shopping, travel, leisure, and entertainment.
Closing date: 9 August 2026 (23:59)
Interviews: w/c 14 September 2026
If you are interested in applying for this job, please start by clicking the "Apply Now" button below. You must provide a supporting statement as part of your application that clearly shows how you meet the essential requirements on the Job description. We will accept a CV in support of your application; however, you should still provide a supporting statement.
Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourages applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application.
We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people, and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.
Brent has a positive approach to flexible working. As a disability confident employer, Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including “non-visible” disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on recruitment@brent.gov.uk.
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