* Location: Woodhatch Place, 11 Cockshot Hill, Reigate, RH2 8EF
Description
We are committed to the development of our workforce.This position is only available to applicants who already work for Surrey County Council.We thank you for your interest in our roles and would encourage you to review our vacancies which are open to all.
This role has a starting salary of £59,868 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week.
We are excited to be hiring a new Area Inclusion Manager for the East of the county to join our fantastic Surrey Attendance Service. The teams are based in Woodhatch and Dakota. You will be expected to attend the office at least one day per week.
Rewards and Benefits:
* 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service
* Annual leave allowance (for bank) or remove for term time
* Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
* An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
* Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
* Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
* A generous local government salary related pension
* Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
* 2 paid volunteering days per year
* Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
About the Team:
The Surrey Attendance Service carries out the Local Authority's statutory responsibilities around school attendance. The service works with schools to devise a strategic approach to attendance. Working with schools and other professionals offering advice, guidance and support to promote good attendance.
About the Role:
The key responsibilities for this role include:
* Overseeing, developing, executing and evaluating all aspects of the work of the Surrey Attendance Service within the East of Surrey, under the guidance of the Service Manager for Attendance and Inclusion. This will include oversight of work around absence, CME, PMOOE and Exclusions and linking with those who support EHE.
* Ensuring that the Council is fulfilling it's statutory duties in relation to children not attending school and children missing education. This will involve interviewing parents under caution, and making decisions on behalf of the Council to commence legal proceedings.
* Leading services and commissioning alternative provision for permanently excluded pupils in accordance with legislation, best practice guidance, agreed budget and resources and is appropriate to the needs of the local area and communities.
* Promoting positive relationships with stakeholders and head teachers of both mainstream and special schools in order to achieve effective outcomes for all vulnerable pupils. You will work in partnership with schools and stakeholders to develop, implement and sustain a local strategy for the delivery of attendance, behaviour and alternative learning services.
* Ensuring, monitoring and reporting on the progress and outcomes for students receiving support for additional educational needs using the performance framework tool agreed by the county council.
By working with senior management in individual schools and in partnership with colleagues from countywide teams, the focus and aim is to ensure all pupils are in appropriate education provision, reduce persistent absence and to ensure that the attendance and attainment agenda is highlighted. To do this effectively you will ensure all practice and developmental needs of support staff within your remit meet the safeguarding requirements outlined in working together to safeguard children.
Shortlisting Criteria:
To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following:
* Proven experience of successfully managing a service
* Demonstrable in-depth knowledge of the legislation and guidance pertaining to attendance and exclusions.
* A degree or equivalent professional qualification.
* Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
* Proven ability to manage budgets.
Surrey has both urban and rural areas therefore youwill be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK and access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area.
Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job.
Contact us:
Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment.
For an informal discussion please contact Debby Shucksmith or Stuart Lee by e-mail.
The job advert closes at 23:59 on Thursday 17 th July with interviews to follow..
An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's Barred List check will be required for this role.
Local Government Reorganisation (LGR):
Surrey County Council is preparing for Local Government Reorganisation which will allow us to implement the Government led policy of devolution, which is all about giving more powers to local areas.
Currently, Surrey has a two-tier council system, with 11 district and borough councils and a county council, all responsible for different services. All these councils will be reorganised into a smaller number of new unitary councils which will come into effect in April 2027. At this point, this role will be transferred, with all existing terms and conditions intact into one of the new unitary councils.
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Our Commitment:
Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where:
* The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
* The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form
Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role.
We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.
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