Education Inclusion Officer

Do you have a thorough understanding of the complex factors which may influence inclusion in education settings and have a sound knowledge of the statutory framework around school exclusions?

If so come and join our team. We currently employ four full-time education inclusion officers who provide a service across the county, and you  add extra capacity to these existing roles in four of our high demand area's.

You will work in close partnership with education providers to address the complex issues of school Inclusion and exclusion. 

We have two temporary fixed term  (until 31 March 2026) roles available

Whist we are offering two full-time opportunities we would also consider applications on a part-time basis of 18.5 hours per week.

You will work in the following district areas:

• Cannock
• Stafford
• Tamworth
• Newcastle under Lyme

You will be mainly working with schools and families so need to be available during school hours and occasionally after 5pm to attend meetings. You will be able to work flexibly, including hybrid working.

Your main areas or responsibility will be:

• Responding to Headteachers decision to exclude a pupil
• Offering advice and support to the family
• Supporting the statutory process of exclusion as an impartial advisor/observer
• Securing the child's 6th day educational provision
• Completing the administrative task which are associated with the process.  

Currently we employ four full-time education inclusion officers who provide a service across the county, your position will be to add extra capacity to these existing roles in four of our high demand area's.

You will have:

• a degree or a professional qualification at an equivalent level (such as social work or teaching) or equivalent experience.
• a thorough understanding of the complex factors which may influence behaviour in educational settings and strategies to address these.
• an understanding of exclusion procedures, legal framework and latest DfE Guidance on Exclusion from School and keeping children safe in education.
• proven ability to work in partnership with families, professionals and schools to bring about positive change
• the ability to work alone or as part of a team, whilst under pressure.
• the skills to work inclusively, create space for the voice of the child and promote opportunities for children to learn and grow.
• good communication and organisation skills, and be able to record your work onto a computer data base.
• means to travel across the county/district areas.

“We’re happy to talk flexible working” 

Shortlisting will take place week beginning 3rd March.

Interviews will be held in Stafford the week commencing 17th March

Don’t feel you meet all the requirements? We value transferable skills, experiences, and qualifications so consider applying anyway or for an informal chat about the role please contact Karl Hobson, Head of Attendance and Inclusion at: Karl.Hobson@staffordshire.gov.uk 

Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.

We are no ordinary county council:

Our Values:

The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.

Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:

We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.

We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. 

Our benefits:

We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. 

In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire

Our recruitment process:

As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities

As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. 

As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.