Staffordshire County Council is looking for four new Elective Home Education (EHE) Officers to work with students and their families in the Staffordshire Moorlands, Tamworth, South Staffordshire and Lichfield districts.
The position is a 12‑month fixed‑term contract.
Main Responsibilities
* Provide support to parents in delivering suitable education for their children.
* Identify children without a suitable education and act as a statutory function of the local authority.
* Offer information, advice and guidance to families and professionals.
* Conduct home visits and review educational reports.
* Develop, facilitate and organise family and professional meetings, events and groups to ensure home education is delivered in line with statutory services.
* Safeguard EHE students in line with current legislation and guidance.
Ideal Candidate
* At least NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in working with children and families.
* Experience enabling parents and children to take full advantage of educational opportunities.
* Experience working with parents and children in an educational setting.
* Knowledge of child development and safeguarding processes and procedures.
Flexible working – Please state in your supporting statement which of the four areas you would prefer to work in.
Contact: Neil Dutton (EHE Lead)
Telephone – (01827) 782063
Email – neil.dutton@staffordshire.gov.uk
Recruitment Process
Applications will be anonymised during shortlisting. Shortlisting will take place on Monday 10/11/2025. In‑person interviews will be held on Friday 14/11/2025.
We encourage a fully completed application, especially the supporting statement.
Equal Opportunities
Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and a Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities.
The position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
We provide a supportive working environment and benefits to help staff achieve a healthy work‑life balance.
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