Kent County Council is seeking an Exclusion Intervention Adviser to enhance pupil attendance and reduce school exclusions. This term-time-only role requires strong organizational skills and a thorough understanding of education legal frameworks. The position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of children and young people in Kent.
Qualifications
* Strong experience and knowledge of inclusion within the education sector.
* Ability to provide clarity on statutory requirements regarding attendance and exclusions.
* Capability to handle complex situations with a balance of support and challenge.
Responsibilities
* Work in partnership with schools and local authorities to improve attendance.
* Serve as an advisory professional at meetings regarding pupil exclusions.
* Travel across a broad geographical area in a flexible manner.
Skills
Organizational skills
Knowledge of legal frameworks
Experience in education sector
Education
Qualifications in education or a related field
An exciting and rare opportunity has emerged within the Kent PRU and Attendance Service (KPAS), part of the Education & SEND division of the Children, Young People & Education (CYPE) directorate in Kent County Council, to recruit an Exclusion Intervention Adviser with the drive and motivation to make a difference to the lives of children and young people in Kent.
We are looking for a practitioner with strong experience and knowledge of inclusion within the education sector to join the South Kent team in KPAS, which covers the districts of Ashford, Dover, and Folkestone & Hythe.
Working in partnership with schools, Pupil Referral Units (PRUs), local authority colleagues, and external partners, our goal is to improve pupil attendance and reduce exclusions across schools, academies, special schools, and PRUs.
You will serve as an advisory professional providing clarity to school leaders, governing boards, parents, and multi-agency partners regarding statutory requirements related to attendance and exclusions, as outlined in Department for Education guidance. You will represent the local authority at meetings where school governors have a statutory duty to consider pupil exclusions and at independent reviews.
The Exclusion Intervention Adviser needs strong organizational and planning skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of the legal framework governing the service. The role requires balancing support with professional challenge in complex situations.
You will be required to travel across a broad geographical area in a timely and flexible manner, sometimes outside of core hours.
This position is considered customer-facing by KCC. The Council has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure post holders have sufficient spoken English/Welsh to perform the role effectively. Standards are detailed in the Job Description/Person Specification.
This role is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
This is a term-time-only position for 40 weeks per year (39 weeks plus 5 additional days), with salary pro-rated accordingly.
For more information, please contact Lee Kennedy, KPAS Area Manager (South Kent), at 03000 418658 or lee.kennedy@kent.gov.uk.
Lee Kennedy | Area Manager (South Kent) | Kent PRU and Attendance Service (KPAS) | Children, Young People & Education | T: 03000 418658 | lee.kennedy@kent.gov.uk
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Please note: If interested, apply as soon as possible, as the closing date may be earlier if many qualified candidates apply.
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