Job Description
1 month contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
• A hybrid working opportunity for an experienced Compliance, Communication, and Policy Officer to provide expert advice, guidance, and support on statutory functions within education.
• This includes governance, curriculum development, educational visits, and the Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE).
• The role will be key in interpreting education policy, advising schools and stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with national standards and local procedures.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with schools, governing bodies, and external partners.
• Represent the Local Authority at regional and national education forums and networks.
• Disseminate policy updates and best practice through briefings, newsletters, and digital platforms.
• Interpret and summarise complex education policy updates for clear communication to stakeholders.
• Provide tailored advice, training, and resources to schools and governors on governance and statutory expectations.
• Act as professional adviser to SACRE, supporting statutory duties, coordination, and community liaison.
• Lead oversight and quality assurance of educational visits, ensuring compliance with OEAP National Guidance.
• Deliver training to schools on educational visits coordination (EVC) and provide guidance on risk assessments.
• Coordinate governor recruitment, induction, and training, with a focus on diversity and inclusion.
• Support curriculum and RE policy updates and assist with the implementation of the agreed RE syllabus.
Skills/Experience:
• In-depth knowledge of UK education legislation, policy, and statutory requirements.
• Experience working in education governance, curriculum, RE provision, or school compliance.
• Proven ability to summarise and communicate policy updates clearly and accessibly.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build productive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Experience in writing and delivering training sessions.
• Experience managing school communication or policy briefing strategies.
• Background in communications design or policy writing.
• Knowledge of SACRE processes and RE curriculum delivery.
• Familiarity with OEAP guidance and educational visit leadership.
• Proficient use of digital platforms for communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Commitment to professional development and equal opportunity practices.
Additional Information:
• The closing date: 08/08/2025 @17:00.
• Qualified Teacher Status or a relevant background in education or education policy.
• Hybrid working arrangement, with occasional travel to schools and stakeholder locations.
• Post subject to an Enhanced DBS check with Child Barred List.
Requirements
• In-depth knowledge of UK education legislation, policy, and statutory requirements. • Experience working in education governance, curriculum, RE provision, or school compliance. • Proven ability to summarise and communicate policy updates clearly and accessibly. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Ability to build productive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. • Experience in writing and delivering training sessions. • Experience managing school communication or policy briefing strategies. • Background in communications design or policy writing. • Knowledge of SACRE processes and RE curriculum delivery. • Familiarity with OEAP guidance and educational visit leadership. • Proficient use of digital platforms for communication and stakeholder engagement. • Commitment to professional development and equal opportunity practices.