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Location: North Lanarkshire Council – Education & Families
Service Area: Inclusion Team
Contract Type: Full-time | Permanent
Salary: £49,
Empowering Inclusion Across North Lanarkshire
North Lanarkshire Council is seeking highly motivated and experienced Education Development Officers to join our Education & Families Inclusion Team. This is a leadership role, reporting to the Inclusion Manager, and is focused on supporting the delivery of inclusive education and support services for children and young people with additional support needs across our learning estate.
About the Role
As an Education Development Officer within Inclusion, you will support the Inclusion Manager on workforce planning, policy development, performance reporting, and improvement within Inclusion. You will work closely with senior officers from Education & Families and other partners across the Council.
We are looking for candidates who have experience in performance management and can take a lead role in preparing Inclusion related data for internal and external key stakeholders.
The Education Development Officer will assist senior officers in the development and delivery of statutory services which fully comply with the relevant legislation, thus support schools and Early Years establishments in promoting and delivering on GIRFEC, presumption of mainstream and inclusive practises.
What We’re Looking For
1. Experience within an inclusion, education, or children’s services, background
2. Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
3. Understanding of relevant legislation and inclusive education practices.
4. Proven ability to manage data, reporting, and performance metrics.
5. Skilled in stakeholder engagement and partnership working.
6. Strong communication, planning, and organisational skills.
7. Commitment to equity, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
Why Join Us?
North Lanarkshire Council is committed to creating inclusive learning environments where every child and young person can thrive. You’ll be part of a forward-thinking team that values collaboration, innovation, and compassion.
Working here at North Lanarkshire Council
If you’re considering a career with us, you’ll be keen to know what’s in it for you. We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays*, and a wide range of benefits available to you find out more at work well NL. We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career.