Education Development Officers x2
- Employer
- Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
- Location
- The Hollies Centre, Coopers Lane, Smethwick, B67 7DW
- Salary
- Band E, SCP 18-25 (£24,313 - £28,785 pro rata) (£12.60 - £14.92 per hour)
- Closing date
- 15 Nov 2019
- Reference
- SAND000004326
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- Sector
- Local Councils
- Job Type
- Education - non-schools based
- Contract Type
- Full time permanent
- Working Pattern
- Standard
- Hours
- Full-Time
Job Details
We are seeking to appoint two enthusiastic and committed Education Development Officers to join Sandwell’s Virtual School. The main function of this post is to advocate for Sandwell Looked After Children to ensure that the Pupil Premium Plus (PP+) is directed to meet the young person’s needs.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a Virtual School Team that is innovative, has high aspirations for all and truly values the contribution of its staff: Sandwell is lucky to have this virtual School (peer review June 2019).
If you think this might be the job for you please apply or if you want to discuss the role further, call Balwant Bains on 0121 569 2799.
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.
For more information about Sandwell Virtual School visit: https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/info/200328/virtual_school_for_looked_after_children
Promoting the education of looked-after children and previously looked-after children Statutory guidance for local authorities - February 2018:
https://tinyurl.com/y2txlnse
Hours
37 hours per week
This vacancy and advert will be closed as soon as sufficient applications are received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible.
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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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