Elective Home Education Lead
| Posting date: | 02 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 August 2025 |
| Location: | Manchester, M2 5DB |
| Company: | inploi |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 75713201 |
Summary
- 2 references - where possible, we require 3 years' history
- Qualification - Qualified Teacher Status
- DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance - this post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended in 2013). Appointable candidates will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in a confidential manner and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here. We have a policy on the Employment of Ex-Offenders and it is available upon request.
Are you ready to take on a leadership role that directly supports the wellbeing, safety, and educational achievement of children across Manchester?
As part of the Safeguarding and Community Education team—within the Schools Quality Assurance service in the Education department—you’ll play a vital role in both strategic and operational work that promotes childrens' safeguarding, wellbeing and educational achievement.
The team works with schools, settings (Early Years, Alternative provision), and colleges inorder to provide advice, training and guidance around safeguarding and Elective HomeEducation.This team has strategic responsibility for ensuring that home education is suitable andengagement with home educating communities. Any concerns are escalated appropriatelyboth internally and with multi-agency partners. What you'll be doing- You will monitor Elective Home Education (EHE) children/families and be responsible for ensuring that all children have access to an appropriate education. The EHE team is responsible for monitoring and supporting all children that are electively home educated. The team will assess if home education is suitable, offer advice to parents and complete a review of EHE at least annually.
- You will hold line management responsibility for EHE team, allocating and monitoring cases and ensuring assessments are taking place within agreed timescales.
- You'll take responsibility for ensuring the team are up to date on local and national developments.
- You'll provide reports and statutory returns to the DfE.
- You'll lead the EHE policy and processes, including drafting EHE policy, engaging with EHE community and producing materials to support parents undertaking EHE and best practice.
You'll be an experienced, qualified teacher with an understanding of the elective home education system, including current government plans for reform of legislation. You will successfully lead a team of staff to provide the best support for children and families, ensuring that children receive the most suitable education for them. You'll be confident promoting the EHE team to wider partner agencies to ensure all are working to ensure the best outcomes for children. Promoting appropriate education is core to the role. The LA has a responsibility to ensure that all children have access to quality education and that they are able to receive education, employment or training up to the age of 18. Therefore, the role includes liaising with post-16 providers and ensuring careers advice is available to EHE families in year 9, 10 & 11 regarding post 16 options available. You will us your knowledge and experience as a qualified teacher (QTS), and of working with the EHE team and EHE families, to produce assessment documentation for the EHE team and develop practice guidance to promote best practice when visiting or engaging with families. This guidance will help ensure families have an accurate understanding of Elective Home Education and the Department for Education’s curriculum expectations. You will also assess whether parents are providing suitable education that promotes progress and is matched to their child’s ability. The role is responsible ultimately for ensuring the safeguarding of children within EHE cohort.
We’re the local council for one of the UK’s most vibrant and diverse cities.
Working for Manchester isn’t just a job – it’s an opportunity to contribute to a city that leads change and transforms lives. Whether it’s strengthening communities or driving innovation in public services, you’ll play a vital role in creating opportunities and shaping a brighter future for everyone.
Our Manchester is our vision for a fairer, greener, and healthier city – a vision shaped by the people of Manchester. It guides everything we do at the Council and is brought to life through the Our Manchester behaviours:
- We take time to listen and understand
- We work together and trust each other
- We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly
- We ‘own it’ and we’re not afraid to try new things
- We’re proud and passionate about Manchester
Benefits we offer
- Generous holiday allowance - Enjoy up to 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays. Increasing to 31 days after five years of local government service. Want more leave? You can purchase up to two additional weeks.
- A buzzing pension - You’ll be enrolled in the UK’s largest local government pension scheme, with plenty of options to top up your benefits. Includes life cover of three-times your salary as a lump sum.
- Enhanced parental and carers leave - Take advantage of our enhanced family leave options, designed to provide ample time for you to bond with your new born or support your family during critical life events.
- Brilliant perks - Access a range of discounts, from saving on the weekly shop to holidays and days out with MCR+. Plus discounts on phone contracts, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs and eye tests, and more.
- Learn and grow - We are dedicated to nurturing talent and providing you with the tools to thrive. Take part in a diverse set of learning opportunities, from workshops and training sessions through to apprenticeships and qualifications. All this begins with our comprehensive onboarding process.
- A Good Employment Charter member - We are committed to offering secure, flexible work and embedding fairness into everything we do. We review pay annually, recognize three trade unions, and are constantly working to offer the best possible health and wellbeing support throughout all stages of your working life.
- Up to 3 days volunteering leave - Give back to the community with three days pro-rate of paid volunteering leave, in addition to existing benefits.
Creating an Inclusive Team at Manchester City Council
At Manchester City Council, we’re dedicated to creating a workplace that truly reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all ages and backgrounds, particularly from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, Disabled people and young people.
Support During the Process
- Interview Adjustments: Let us know if you need any adjustments to demonstrate your suitability during the interview.
- Accessible Formats: Our ReciteMe tool can be accessed through the "Accessibility tools" button at the top of our careers page. This tool offers features like text-to-speech, translation into multiple languages, and adjustable text size and colour to make our site more accessible for everyone.
Guaranteed Assessment Scheme
We guarantee assessments for applicants who meet the minimum shortlisting requirements for the role and identify with at least one of the criteria below:
- Members of the Armed Forces members or veterans
- Current or former care leavers
- Have a disability or long-term condition
When You Join Us
We’re a Disability Confident Employer, offering:
- A workplace adjustment hub which provides specialist support, advice and guidance to ensure you have the adjustments needed to thrive at work.
- Disabled Staff Network, Neurodiversity Staff Network and Mental Health Staff Network that provides a safe inclusive space to share experiences and opportunities to influence council practice.
- A strong commitment to ensuring all information adheres to accessibility standards and that our workplaces are accessible and disability-friendly.
For more information about the role or any adjustments, email jobs@manchester.gov.uk.
What we will need from you if you’re successful
In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. This is not a role we consider to be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route based on Manchester City Council policy. Candidates are therefore encouraged to consider their own right to work options without the requirement for Manchester City Council sponsorship.
Pre-Employment Checks
If you are successful in securing a position with us, the pre-employment checks required will depend on the role you’ve applied for. As a guide, these checks may include:
- Proof of Right to Work: You’ll need to provide documentary evidence of your right to work in the UK. Please note, visa sponsorship is not guaranteed for this role.
- References: We’ll require references from your current and previous employer(s).
- Proof of Qualifications: Evidence of qualifications relevant to the role will be required.
- Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check: A criminal record check may be necessary, depending on the role.
- Proof of Manchester Residency: For some roles, you may need to demonstrate that you reside within the boundaries of Manchester City Council.
- Police Vetting: Some roles may require police vetting to ensure suitability for accessing sensitive law enforcement systems or information.
- Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) Clearance: BPSS clearance is primarily used for roles that involve access to government data, systems, or assets. It ensures that individuals meet basic security requirements and can be trusted with sensitive information
- Driving Licence: If the role requires driving, we’ll need evidence of your valid driving licence.
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