Overview
As an Elective Home Education Officer, you will be one of two Officers, working directly with families who elect to home educate their child, through offering education information, advice and support. You will support the work of the SAST to ensure that all compulsory school age children living in Thurrock receive their legal entitlement to education and ensure the effective discharge of related local authority statutory duties, as well as being a key partner in Thurrock Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH).
Responsibilities
* Engage EHE families, which may include visiting them in their homes, to ensure the suitability of the EHE provision and follow statutory action, such as School Attendance Orders, if necessary.
* Contribute towards the development of Thurrock Council policies and strategies by providing specialist advice and information.
* Collaborate with teams to discharge statutory duties and support safeguarding and safeguarding-related processes as part of MASH.
Requirements and Qualifications
* Teaching qualification to HLTA as a minimum standard.
* Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at enhanced level is required.
* Knowledge of the local authority's statutory duties in respect of Elective Home Education (EHE) and understanding of why parents may choose EHE for their child.
* Experience in working with families and young people; self-motivated and a good team player.
* Competent in the use of Microsoft Office and other Windows-based software systems.
* Essential qualifications:
o Teaching qualification to HLTA (minimum).
o Route 1: NVQ4 or an equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g. youth work, teaching or social work).
o Route 2: Skill level 3 qualifications/Diploma or educated to A level standard or evidence of equivalent experience.
o Route 3: Ability to demonstrate relevant experience working with young people and educated to a minimum of A level standard.
o At least GCSE or equivalent in English and mathematics.
o Disability Confident status.
Disability Confident
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Benefits
* Generous annual leave entitlement
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)
* Ongoing training and professional development
* Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
* Staff discounts and local offers
* A supportive and inclusive working environment
Additional Information
Important Dates: We are looking for someone who is flexible with regard to working hours, and a full driving licence and use of own car to carry out duties is essential. Mileage reimbursement is provided.
If you have any questions about the role or interview process, please contact:
Wendy Springham - Principal Education Engagement Officer
+44 7799 075093
To view the Job Profile and Person Specification, please follow the link below:
Download Job Profile (PDF Document)
Application Requirements
As part of the Safer Recruitment process, Gap Management is required for all Safeguarding roles. Please complete the Gaps in Employment grid provided and upload it under Miscellaneous Documents as part of your application. If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential, please also upload copies of those relevant qualifications.
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