Elective Home Education Officer
Bradford City Council
Job Introduction
The Education Safeguarding Service wants to enable all children of compulsory school age in the district to access, attend and enjoy safe settings, and to ensure that the adults who work with them have the knowledge and skills to support them effectively. The aim of this team is to work collaboratively with Council teams and wider agencies to provide a coordinated approach to the well-being of children and young people, whilst continually striving for imaginative and forward-thinking practice that will make a difference to the children of Bradford.
We are looking to recruit a term time Elective Home Education Officer to join a team of officers who are responsible for:
Providing advice and support to education settings and staff regarding safeguarding matters and elective home education (EHE);
Support for elective home education and understanding what a suitable full-time education looks like;
Responding to practice that falls below agreed standards and policies set out by the DfE and the Local Safeguarding Children Board.
If you are interested in joining our team and would like some further information, please contact Maryam Shaheen on 01274 435674 or email maryam.shaheen@bradford.gov.uk
Employee Offer
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Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to thrive. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process to support your application, please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs.
The RESPECT Allyship Programme is available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities & groups and provides added benefits and resources to its members.
