Team Lead for Exclusions and Reintegration Team
- Employer
- Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
- Location
- Connor Education Centre, West Bromwich B71 3DJ
- Salary
- Band H SCP 38-43 (£41,881-£46,845 per annum) (£21.71-£24.28 per hour)
- Closing date
- 1 Feb 2022
- Reference
- SAND000005837
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- Sector
- Education
- Job Type
- Community, Education - non-schools based, Management
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Working Pattern
- Standard
- Hours
- Full-Time
Job Details
This is an exciting opportunity that supports the engagement of children and young people and prevention of exclusion from schools.
The post holder will lead a team working with families, schools, other education providers and multi-agency teams to:
- Work in partnership to proactively reduce the level of exclusions within Sandwell
- Lead on the development and implementation of Sandwell’s Fair Access protocol and policy with regard to permanent exclusion, managed transfers etc.
- Co-ordinate the admission into school of vulnerable children & young people through Fair Access Panels
- Provide advice and support to ensure DfE guidance and statutory procedures are followed correctly for fixed period and permanent exclusions
- To work in partnership with schools, PRUs and AP providers to identify multi-agency development opportunities to support vulnerable C/YP at risk of exclusion.
Requirements:
Educated to degree level or equivalent with relevant post-graduation qualification.
Evidence of further professional development
You will also be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check.
Our Values; Trust, Unity and Progress make us unique, they define how we do things and are reflected in the way we behave. They are important to us, guiding and shaping our organisational culture. Our values are key to us achieving Sandwell’s Vision 2030 and also guide us when we recruit.
Hours
37 hours per week
We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible. When completing your application please refer to the supporting documents attached.
If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application, or have experienced a problem whilst applying for a position, please contact the Resourcing Team on 0121 569 3300 or via e-mail to: hr_resourcing@sandwell.gov.uk
Supporting documents
Job Description
Information for applicants
Personnel Specification
Company
Who are we?
Sandwell is situated at the very heart of the West Midlands, just a stone’s throw from Birmingham. A large, diverse, metropolitan borough, Sandwell offers exciting opportunities for all in a friendly, supportive environment.
Why work for us?
- Generous annual leave entitlements
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Access to an award-winning employee benefits scheme, which includes:
- An exclusive retail discounts portal
- Salary sacrifice schemes for cars, bikes, technology and car parking
- An employee assistance and counselling service
- Annual leave purchase scheme
- A wide variety of learning and development opportunities
- Flexi-time working
- A variety of leave schemes including carers, compassionate, maternity and paternity
- Volunteering scheme
Your career at Sandwell Council
We offer something for everyone, with an incredibly wide range of career opportunities, at any stage of your career, from apprentices to senior managers.
Whether your focus is a support service, such as Finance, Human Resources, Legal or ICT, or a frontline service, such as Social Care, Planning & Regeneration, Housing or Leisure, it’s worth looking at what Sandwell has to offer.
Our plans for the future
Our Vision 2030 shows just how committed we are to creating the best future possible for our communities and for the people who live and work in Sandwell.
We’re a progressive organisation, and we’re proud of what we’ve achieved so far, but we know there’s much more to do to make our vision. For more information on our plans for the future see our dedicated vision 2030 page; http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/Vision2030
For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process and our offer to you please visit;
https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/counciljobs
For information on our Values and Behaviours, please visit:
https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/council/values-behaviours
To view a copy of the Local Government Career Guide, please visit;
https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/staticpages/30847/local-government-careers
- Website
- http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/
- Telephone
- 0121 569 3300
- Location
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Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Sandwell Council House
Freeth Street
Oldbury
West Midlands
B69 3BS
United Kingdom
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