Behaviour & Exclusions Co-ordinator

There has never been a more exciting time to join Wirral Council. We’ve got ambitious targets to meet and to achieve everything we have promised to our residents, we need people who are ready to deliver the very best for our communities and show how they can #BeTheDifference. Our vision is to secure the best possible future for our residents, defined by the community prosperity we create and supported by our excellent people and services. If you strive to #BeTheDifference and want to be at the heart of our change and improvement journey, then this could be the perfect job for you.

We are looking for a dedicated and proactive Behaviour & Exclusions Co‑ordinator to play a key role in supporting schools, families and the Local Authority with matters relating to suspensions, permanent exclusions, pupil moves, managed moves and off‑site direction. You will work alongside the Inclusion Strategy Manager to provide high‑quality advice, ensure compliance with statutory guidance, and maintain robust systems for tracking pupil movement and outcomes. You will build strong relationships with schools, academies, outreach teams and partner agencies, ensuring children and young people receive appropriate, timely and effective support.

This is a varied role involving case management, co-ordination of managed moves, data analysis, training support, and presenting information to decision‑making panels. No two days will be the same, and your work will directly contribute to positive inclusion outcomes across the borough.

The ideal candidate will be an organised, confident and compassionate professional with experience working with children, young people and families—ideally within a school, local authority or similar setting. You’ll have strong knowledge of exclusions, alternative provision, and related legislation, or the ability to learn this quickly. You will possess excellent communication and relationship‑building skills, working effectively with headteachers, families, and a wide range of stakeholders. You will be comfortable analysing data, managing complex information, and working to strict statutory deadlines. You’ll be able to problem‑solve, remain calm under pressure, and navigate sensitive situations with professionalism and empathy. A flexible approach, strong IT skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a wider inclusion team are essential.

Please apply online by clicking the link below.

We believe in giving you the flexibility to work where you’re most productive. This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, combining the benefits of remote work with the collaboration and connection of in‑office or on‑site days. We have a range of staff benefits including staff discounts, an excellent pension scheme which includes a generous employer contribution rate, immediate life cover and ill‑health protection. We have a strong flexible working approach, hybrid working, family‑friendly employment initiatives and an annual leave package starting with 28 days leave plus public holidays. We have an inclusive, engaged culture, everyone has a voice, everyone is valued for their contribution and understands the role they play in delivering our strategic priorities. Each voice is heard, each contribution valued. We embrace diversity in our workforce and recognise it is critical to our success. We support an inclusive culture that champions differences and nurtures a sense of belonging. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds, who share our values and our commitment to inclusion to apply for roles with us. We want you to be your best at work, we create the conditions to help you thrive and we mirror this in our recruitment process.

If you’d like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process to make it barrier-free and as accessible as possible please contact recruitment@wirral.gov.uk.

Please note that in accordance with the Council’s policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies. It is Council policy not to re‑appoint any employee who has left under the terms of the Council's Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) scheme or who have left with a voluntary severance (VS) package, unless in exceptional circumstances. Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. Applications can only be accepted through the Jobs page following registration. Forms received via the post will not be processed. All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK. Details of required documents can be found by clicking the link at the bottom of the Jobs page. The job description and other supporting documents will not be accessible once the vacancy closing date has passed so if a copy is required you should download it now. We do not accept applications or CVs from recruitment agencies, unless otherwise stated. Therefore, any candidates submitted via a recruitment agency will not be considered for this role.