Head of Attendance and Inclusive Pathways
Head of Attendance and Inclusive Pathways
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Head of Attendance and Inclusive Pathways
Permanent Grade. Consultation grade subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity review
Working 36.5 hours per week.
The role is hybrid however the post holder would be required to work from Birmingham City Council buildings as business needs dictate.
Are you passionate about ensuring that every child and young person thrives and fulfils their potential
Birmingham City Council is seeking a dynamic and relational leader to join our Children and Families Directorate as the Head of Service for Attendance and Inclusive Pathways.
In this vital role you will be the strategic lead for this new and exciting service and manage a team to provide highquality attendance support services to local schools working with schools to prevent exclusions and ensuring access to Alternative Provision where needed.
You need to have strong interest and experience in attendance inclusion and alternative provision with a developed understanding of recent policy and practice developments in this space. If you have a strong background in education or family support services excellent leadership skills and a commitment to safeguarding we want to hear from you!
As the Head of Service for Attendance and Inclusive Pathways you will be responsible for three new teams for attendance inclusion and alternative provision. There is a lot to do and there is a desire and commitment to get this right for children and young people in the city.
Your efforts will help foster a strong relational context and contribute significantly to the achievement of positive educational outcomes for children in our community.
We are looking for candidates with a high standard of education and at least three years experience working in this field and work with children and families schools and multiagency collaboration.
You should also have management experience in education or family support services and staff development skills. You should have the ability to demonstrate experience of statistical reporting and analysing/presenting data for performance management purposes.
You should have a thorough understanding of relevant policies and legislative frameworks as well as experience in supervising individuals and managing conflicting demands. Strong communication skills are essential as you will be producing professional documents delivering training and liaising with a wide range of stakeholders. A commitment to equality diversity and inclusion is also key for this role.
In return we offer a supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions will be valued. You will have the opportunity to participate in regular supervision team meetings and professional development activities. We are committed to your growth and will provide training to enhance your knowledge of home education and safeguarding practices. By joining our team you will be making a meaningful impact on the lives of children and their families in Birmingham.
For any informal enquires please contact: Steve Kay Director of Schools and Employability
Please upload an uptodate CV and Personal Statement via the attachments part of your application. The Personal Statement should outline how you meet the essential criteria for the role through your personal qualities skills and experience and include your motivation for applying to the post. Note the Personal Statement should be no more than 1500 words. Unfortunately we cannot consider any applications without a CV and Personal Statement attached
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the communities we serve. Our data tells us that for this level of role ethnic minorities are underrepresented and therefore we will use positive action to support us to achieve diverse shortlists. This may mean that recruitment times are a little longer but we think this is worth it to achieve our aim.
Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer andwe arecommitted to employing retaining and developing all of our people.
We are dedicated to supporting internal mobility and the development of our people. As such applications from internal employees and those under S118 will be given priority and reviewed before external applications are considered.
We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments additional support accessibility needs or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.
We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered.
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken.
Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance withUK Home Office requirements before any employment offer can be confirmed.
Job description and Person Specification
We strive to advertise all roles for a minimum of two weeks. However due to high application volumes vacancies may close earlier than the stated deadline. We encourage you to submit your application without delay to ensure consideration.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
