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Organisation: Leicestershire County Council
Work Location: Oakfield North (Shepshed) Forest Street, Shepshed, Loughborough LE12 9DB / Oakfield South (Earl Shilton) Belle Vue Road, Earl Shilton, LE9 7PA (travel may be necessary between sites)
Worker Category: Field-Based Worker
Salary: £32,070 - £34,359 per annum (pro-rata for part-time)
Working Hours: 37 Hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 6th October 2025
Interview Date(s): TBC
About the Role:
Oakfield Short Stay School is Leicestershire’s provision for school aged children who have been permanently excluded or are at risk of permanent exclusion from school. We have expanded the age range of Oakfield School and as a result we are recruiting staff. Our Secondary Inclusion Partnership staff who did put provisions in place for secondary aged children and young people who have been excluded from school, or who are at risk of this, have recently joined the team. Therefore, you will be part of a vital team in an exciting period of development, working with us to meet the needs of children and young people between the ages of 5 and 16 who struggle to manage in mainstream and need a different offer of education to secure their successful next steps.
Role Overview:
This role is to oversee the collection, administration, analysis and deployment of all exam processes across KS2 and KS4. The role would suit an experienced and suitably qualified person who has experience of working in exams processes or complex administrative systems, developing data systems and reports within an education setting, particularly within the Special Education sector. Many of our young people present with challenging behaviour, and we are looking for someone who can demonstrate strong empathy and ability to intrinsically connect with pupils with complex SEMH needs and lead in delivering a service that enables flexible data systems that capture pupils progress against their starting points.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Lead and Inspire: Analyse, administer and interpret data (DfES, JCQ, LA and internal) using databases to produce reports and recommendations for action.
2. Collaborate with Agencies: Work closely with LA colleagues, school leaders, and other external agencies to ensure compliances are in place.
3. Accountability: To prepare and monitor exam processes, data reports, update and maintain the databases, and manage exam entry across all boards.
4. Promote Inclusion: Demonstrate a commitment to inclusion, ensuring all pupils and staff members feel valued and supported.
What We Offer:
5. Unique Learning Environment: Experience a diverse and dynamic workplace where every day is different.
6. Professional Development: Access opportunities for professional growth and bespoke training.
7. Supportive Team: Join a highly skilled and supportive team of practitioners.
8. Make a Difference: Play a crucial role in transforming the lives of young people.
9. Flexibility: Options for part-time or full-time work to suit your lifestyle.
A DBS enhanced check for a regulated activity is required for this post.
For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex-offenders, please see our policy statement.
About You
To apply for this post, you must:
10. Several years of administration experience in a special school setting.
11. Experience of working with pupils with special educational needs in a secondary school, secondary pupil referral unit or special school.
12. Experience of working with challenging pupils.
13. Experience in developing school systems
14. Data legislation and county policy and procedures
15. You must also have an understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion.
In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the selection process.
Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability.
Interested in Flexible Working?
We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council.
For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:
Vicky Edwards - Executive Headteacher - details can be found on our careers site.
Safeguarding Statement
Leicestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.