Role Available
Job Title: Lead Officer for Alternative Provision (AP) Compliance and Support
Location: Cheshire West and Chester Council - ( Hybrid Role )
Salary: 255 per day Umbrella
Job Type: Contract - 37 hours per week ( 2 months )
Department: Education Services
We are looking for a dynamic Lead Officer to manage the Council's statutory duties for Alternative Provision (AP), ensuring all children and young people have access to high-quality education, including those unable to attend school due to illness, suspension, or other reasons.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure compliance with DfE statutory guidance for Alternative Provision and access to full-time education.
- Develop and monitor Service Level Agreements and quality assurance processes for Pupil Referral Units (PRUs).
- Manage monitoring, support, and intervention for schools to support pupils at risk of suspension or exclusion.
- Maintain a central database for children accessing AP, ensuring safeguarding compliance.
- Advise and support Headteachers, Governors, and senior teams in schools on inclusive practices and suspension prevention.
- Lead training programs on suspension and reintegration for school leaders.
- Manage team resources, performance, and professional development.
Implement national policies and guidance regarding Alternative Provision
Key Requirements:
- Knowledge of DFE statutory guidance and the Ofsted Safeguarding Framework.
- Experience in managing educational services and inclusive practices.
- Strong skills in monitoring, reporting, and supporting schools.
- Ability to lead teams and deliver training.
- Excellent communication skills.
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Back to searchInclusion, Education Access team manager
Ackerman Pierce Ltd
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 22 days
Chester, Cheshire CH3 8AJ, England
£255 - £260 per day
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The Cheshire West and Chester Council is seeking a Lead Officer for Alternative Provision (AP) Compliance and Support with a salary of £255 per day on a contract basis for 37 hours a week over 2 months.
- The role involves managing the Council's statutory duties for Alternative Provision, ensuring access to quality education for children unable to attend school.
- Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with DfE statutory guidance, developing Service Level Agreements for Pupil Referral Units, and advising school leaders on inclusive practices.
- Candidates should have experience in managing educational services, along with strong skills in monitoring and supporting schools, and must be able to lead teams and deliver training.
- The position requires knowledge of DfE statutory guidance and the Ofsted Safeguarding Framework, with a preference for candidates who can demonstrate effective communication skills and a commitment to safeguarding.
