Elective Home Education Consultant
| Posting date: | 13 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £46,670 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 May 2025 |
| Location: | Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 2BX |
| Company: | Suffolk County Council |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 19246 |
Summary
- Suffolk County Council - Endeavour House, Ipswich or Bury St Edmunds IP33 3YU - #Community
- £46,670 per annum (pro rata for part time)
- 37 Hours - Flexible working options available
- Fixed Term or secondment for 12 months
At Suffolk County Council, every role is a chance to create positive change. We're not just a local authority; we're a team of dedicated individuals working together to improve lives across our diverse communities. As our new Elective Home Education (EHE) Consultant, you'll have the unique opportunity to see the direct impact of your work on the people and places that make Suffolk special. Your contributions will help build a brighter future for all. If you're passionate about making a real, tangible difference, it's time to reimagine your career with us. Join Suffolk County Council and turn your passion for positive change into action.
Reimagine the possibilities.
Your role and responsibilities
This is a great opportunity to join Suffolk County Council's Elective Home Education (EHE) team as an EHE Consultant, working from Endeavor House, Ipswich or West Suffolk House, Bury St Edmunds.
Are you a qualified teacher with experience in mainstream or specialist education settings? Would you like to work in a varied, challenging role supporting Suffolk’s Electively Home educated young people?
You will:
- Work alongside the lead, other consultants, and advisors to take a leading role in the local authority’s EHE duties, including safeguarding children and young people.
- Contribute to the council’s responsibility to ensure all children receive an ‘efficient’, ‘suitable’ and ‘age appropriate’ education through school attendance or otherwise.
- Manage an EHE caseload.
- Lead aspects of the EHE Advisors work, supporting the effective management and triage of cases.
- Contribute to the work of the EHE team to reach the ambitions outlined in the EHE Strategy for Vulnerable children and contribute to identifying and setting ambitions for 2025-2028.
- Offer signposting support and advice to home educating families, educational settings, Local Authority Officers and a wide variety of professionals.
- Inform the review of Education, Health and Care Plans for children who have special educational needs and disabilities and are being electively home educated.
- Undertake analysis and review to ensure that Councillors, MPs, senior officers, and other stakeholders have robust and accurate information about EHE in Suffolk.
You will need
- Qualified Teacher status
- Knowledge of how to support Special educational needs and disabilities
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile. If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, even if you don’t meet all the requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
The team
You will be part of a small and friendly team of consultants and advisors working to carry out the statutory duties of the Local Authority to ensure all children have access to a suitable and efficient education.
Empowering Everyone
We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report.
For more information
Please contact Lindsay Last (she/her) or by calling 01473264177or emailing Lindsay.Last@suffolk.gov.uk
If you are considering applying for a secondment, please read the secondment policy and ensure you have sought permission to apply before completing your application.
How to apply
Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (docx).
Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.
Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use the Supporting Statement template.
1. How have you previously contributed to safeguarding children and young people in an educational setting? Can you provide an example of a challenging situation and how you handled it?
2. Describe a situation where you had to support a child with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). How did you ensure their educational needs were met effectively?
3. How do you ensure effective communication and engagement with parents, carers, and young people? Can you share an example where your communication skills made a significant impact?
4. How do you manage your workload and adapt to changing priorities? Can you provide an example of a time when you had to be particularly flexible in your role?
Please note: Without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format. If you would like an adjustment to this process due to a disability, please contact us at 03456 014412 or recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk
Closing date: 11.30pm, 22 May 2025
Interview date: 29 May 2025
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Hybrid
As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We’re driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.
In return, you’ll enjoy:
up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
diverse and active staff networks
flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day
Plus lots more!
If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk).
- £46,670 per annum (pro rata for part time)
- 37 Hours - Flexible working options available
- Fixed Term or secondment for 12 months
At Suffolk County Council, every role is a chance to create positive change. We're not just a local authority; we're a team of dedicated individuals working together to improve lives across our diverse communities. As our new Elective Home Education (EHE) Consultant, you'll have the unique opportunity to see the direct impact of your work on the people and places that make Suffolk special. Your contributions will help build a brighter future for all. If you're passionate about making a real, tangible difference, it's time to reimagine your career with us. Join Suffolk County Council and turn your passion for positive change into action.
Reimagine the possibilities.
Your role and responsibilities
This is a great opportunity to join Suffolk County Council's Elective Home Education (EHE) team as an EHE Consultant, working from Endeavor House, Ipswich or West Suffolk House, Bury St Edmunds.
Are you a qualified teacher with experience in mainstream or specialist education settings? Would you like to work in a varied, challenging role supporting Suffolk’s Electively Home educated young people?
You will:
- Work alongside the lead, other consultants, and advisors to take a leading role in the local authority’s EHE duties, including safeguarding children and young people.
- Contribute to the council’s responsibility to ensure all children receive an ‘efficient’, ‘suitable’ and ‘age appropriate’ education through school attendance or otherwise.
- Manage an EHE caseload.
- Lead aspects of the EHE Advisors work, supporting the effective management and triage of cases.
- Contribute to the work of the EHE team to reach the ambitions outlined in the EHE Strategy for Vulnerable children and contribute to identifying and setting ambitions for 2025-2028.
- Offer signposting support and advice to home educating families, educational settings, Local Authority Officers and a wide variety of professionals.
- Inform the review of Education, Health and Care Plans for children who have special educational needs and disabilities and are being electively home educated.
- Undertake analysis and review to ensure that Councillors, MPs, senior officers, and other stakeholders have robust and accurate information about EHE in Suffolk.
You will need
- Qualified Teacher status
- Knowledge of how to support Special educational needs and disabilities
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile. If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, even if you don’t meet all the requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
The team
You will be part of a small and friendly team of consultants and advisors working to carry out the statutory duties of the Local Authority to ensure all children have access to a suitable and efficient education.
Empowering Everyone
We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report.
For more information
Please contact Lindsay Last (she/her) or by calling 01473264177or emailing Lindsay.Last@suffolk.gov.uk
If you are considering applying for a secondment, please read the secondment policy and ensure you have sought permission to apply before completing your application.
How to apply
Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (docx).
Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.
Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use the Supporting Statement template.
1. How have you previously contributed to safeguarding children and young people in an educational setting? Can you provide an example of a challenging situation and how you handled it?
2. Describe a situation where you had to support a child with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). How did you ensure their educational needs were met effectively?
3. How do you ensure effective communication and engagement with parents, carers, and young people? Can you share an example where your communication skills made a significant impact?
4. How do you manage your workload and adapt to changing priorities? Can you provide an example of a time when you had to be particularly flexible in your role?
Please note: Without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format. If you would like an adjustment to this process due to a disability, please contact us at 03456 014412 or recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk
Closing date: 11.30pm, 22 May 2025
Interview date: 29 May 2025
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Hybrid
As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We’re driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.
In return, you’ll enjoy:
up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
diverse and active staff networks
flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day
Plus lots more!
If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk).
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