At a Glance
- Tasks: Support planning for school places and ensure compliance with education legislation.
- Company: Hackney Council, a dynamic and progressive local authority in London.
- Benefits: Flexible working options, commitment to diversity, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Join a dedicated team focused on equity and inclusion in education.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children and young people in Hackney.
- Qualifications: Proficiency in IT software, data analysis skills, and knowledge of education legislation.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 42000 £ per year.
Hackney is one of the most dynamic and progressive local authorities in the UK. We are a resilient, vibrant, and creative borough in the heart of London, with strong, diverse communities and a powerful set of shared values. Over the past twenty years, the Council has built up first-class services, outstanding public infrastructure, and a reputation for excellence, innovation, and ambition. We are leading the way on essential work such as our fight for equity in Hackney with a particular focus on becoming an actively anti-racist borough. But the work doesn't stop there; we are proactive in our approach to bringing fairness to all aspects of life including gender, neurodiversity and across the poverty divide.
Hackney Education provides a range of services to support the education of children, young people and adults in our inner London borough. Hackney is one of the UK's highest performing local authorities, serving one of London's best places to live and work. Within our diverse borough, we serve a wide range of children and young people. We have a particular focus on supporting less advantaged families: Hackney figures in the 10% most deprived boroughs in England on a number of measures.
Hackney Education's key priority is to improve the life chances of every child, young person and learner: making Hackney the most forward looking education system in the UK, where schools, settings and partners provide an exciting environment which ensures inclusion and success for everyone. We see our borough as being one of the best places in the country for young people to grow, learn, develop and achieve – and one of the best places for colleagues to work and thrive in our education system.
The School Organisation and Place Planning Team is crucial to Hackney's overarching education strategy. This strategy aims to provide high-quality education for every child by developing an agile and sustainable school system. This system will build on existing collaborative models while addressing challenges such as fluctuating pupil numbers, limited resources, and the growing needs of children requiring significant support.
The successful applicant will support the Provision planning lead to ensure the sufficiency and compliance of our school system. The role requires advanced proficiency in IT software and databases to effectively input, extract, and analyse large, complex datasets, which is foundational to the team's work. This analytical skill will be used to interpret demographic data and forecast future school place demand for both mainstream and specialist provision.
The postholder is expected to accurately interpret and remain abreast of all current school organisation legislation and statutory guidance to ensure full compliance when contributing to the commissioning and establishment of new alternative and specialist SEND education provision.
As a Council, our most outstanding asset is our staff, who are highly dedicated to serving our residents and committed to our goals as an organisation.
We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.
Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently underrepresented in our workforce.
The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available: hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk
School Place Planning Officer, SEND & Inclusion employer: London Borough of Hackney
Hackney Education is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment for its staff. With a strong commitment to professional development, employees are encouraged to grow and thrive while making a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families in Hackney. The collaborative culture and focus on diversity ensure that every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute to the borough's vision of excellence in education.
