Turnaround Education, Training & Employment (ETE) OfficerRole ResponsibilityIn Kent, our approach to the 'Turnaround' programme is to enhance our Adolescent Early Help offer by providing specialist education, training, and employment support, to maximise attendance, engagement, and attainment of a target group of children.
We're looking to recruit an Education, Training and Employment (ETE) Officer for our Turnaround team. Posts are funded by the Ministry of Justice until the end of March 2029. ETE Officers are required for the following areas; South 2 Kent (Folkestone and Dover) and South Kent (Ashford and Canterbury) and will be aligned to, and working alongside, the Adolescent Early Help unit in that area, and line managed by the Unit Lead. Full time opportunities are available. We will be exhausting our redeployment pool first, followed by any external applicants.
We're looking for motivated and skilled people with a mixture of excellent knowledge of the education, training, and employment landscape (including legislation and practice in relation to part-time tables, inclusion, and attendance), with the enthusiasm and resilience to offer excellent hands-on, practical support directly to children and their families. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.
Applications for the roles will close on the 16th October 2026.Interviews are to be held on 2nd and 3rd November 2026.Further information about the national Turnaround programme is available online.
Contact DetailsIf you require any additional information, please contact: Amy Waller at Doyle at the CompanyWork that works for you and us - let's talk flexibility! KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work. xohmjla Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply.
Apply promptly! A high volume of applicants is expected for the role as detailed below, do not wait to send your CV.
Salary
29,167 - 30,934 per annum
Contract type
Fixed Term Full Time
Contract Duration
Until 31st March 2029
Working Hours
37 hours per week
Location
Dover / Folkestone and Ashford / Canterbury, United Kingdom
Job category
Young People Services
Job Reference
REF/TP/154747/15369
Closing Date
18 October, 2026
Turnaround Education, Training & Employment (ETE) Officer employer: Kent County Council
As a KPAS Attendance Officer with Kent County Council, you will be part of a dedicated team committed to improving school attendance for children and young people across West Kent. The Council fosters a supportive work culture that values diversity and inclusion, offering flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional development. With a focus on making a meaningful impact in the community, this role provides a unique chance to engage with various stakeholders while enjoying the benefits of a collaborative and dynamic work environment.
