Salary: £40,777 to £41,771 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Cumbria House, Carlisle
Contract: Permanent
About This Opportunity
We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative colleague to join the Learning Improvement Service where you will be working with schools, children, their families, and other professionals. This post plays a key role in supporting families who choose to educate their children outside of school. The role combines advisory work, safeguarding awareness, and collaborative problem‑solving. You will build positive relationships with parents and carers, review the suitability of educational provision, and help ensure every child receives an education that meets their needs.
Duties
The post holder will be responsible for fulfilling the Local Authorities' statutory duties in relation to elective home education. This may include:
Supporting families by providing advice and support for those who are educating children and young people at home.
Making appropriate referrals to Children Missing Education (CME) when required to support a return to school or other appropriate educational provision.
Provide advice to schools and families in relation to Elective Home Education.
Play a full part in the wider SEND and Inclusion Team including providing advice and linking to other agencies.
Where appropriate undertaking Early Help Assessments and participating in Early Help processes directly or through the provision of advice.
This role is available on a permanent basis.
Why join us?
A lifestyle you won't find elsewhere – Living and working in Cumbria offers the best of both worlds. You'll have a fulfilling and rewarding career while being surrounded by stunning landscapes, from the world-famous Lake District National Park to unspoilt coastlines and vibrant market towns. Whether you enjoy hiking, water sports, cycling, or simply relaxing in a picturesque setting, Cumbria provides an outstanding quality of life.
Supportive environment – You'll be part of a team that values collaboration, compassion, and innovation. We focus on potential over perfection, giving you opportunities to develop your skills and grow your career.
Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities.
We are also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.
Please look at the post specification for the essential criteria for this role.
Contact
For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Sonia Southern, Line Manager for Elective Home Education, by email at
DBS Checks
This role requires a DBS check. The level of check for this role is:
Enhanced DBS check with a Children's Barred List check.
Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with Children. It is an offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with Children.
Guaranteed Interviews
We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicantsas long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.
Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
Those who identify as a member of the British Armed Forces community (service leavers, veterans, their partners or spouses, reservists, cadets).
If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' to the appropriate question during your application. Find out more.
Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments
We are dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That's why we're a proud Disability Confident Leader and an Age Friendly Employer – to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.
If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by While adjustments aren't always guaranteed, we'll always listen and we'll try our best to accommodate your needs.
Application and Interview information
Closing date: Friday 6th March 2026
Interview date:Tuesday 24th March 2026
Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you're interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.
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Post Specification
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