Locality Elective Home Education Advisor

Locality Based Elective Home Education Advisor

Grade C - £35,412 - £44,075.  Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity review 

Permanent, 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 supporting families who choose to educate their children at home? Birmingham City Council is seeking a dedicated Locality Based Elective Home Education (EHE) Advisor to join our Thriving Children and Families division. In this role, you will provide essential support and advice to families, ensuring the education provided at home meets the required standards, and safeguarding the welfare of home-educated children. You will work closely with parents, schools, and multi-agency partners to monitor the suitability of home education and take appropriate action when necessary.

As an EHE Advisor, you will engage with parents from the outset, offering guidance on home education and exploring alternative options where appropriate. You will conduct annual assessments to evaluate the quality of education, considering various educational philosophies and methods. Your role will also involve collaborating with safeguarding partners, participating in multi-agency meetings, and contributing to the assessment process for special educational needs. By fostering good relationships with home education organisations and local EHE groups, you will ensure families receive comprehensive support and information.

We are looking for someone with experience working with children, young people, and families, particularly within education and safeguarding contexts. You should have a proven track record of making a difference for vulnerable children and be competent in using IT systems for data analysis and reporting. Strong interpersonal skills, the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences, and a commitment to equal opportunities are essential. If you are proactive, organised, and passionate about supporting home-educated children, we would love to hear from you.

Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of home-educated children and their families. Apply now to become a Locality Based EHE & Out of School Settings Advisor and help us ensure every child receives a suitable and safe education.

Please upload an up-to-date CV and Supporting Statement via the attachments part of your application.  The Supporting Statement should outline how you meet the 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

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.

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.

For any informal enquires please contact the Resourcing Team <Resourcing@birmingham.gov.uk>

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 with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You can view our Corporate Safeguarding Policy | Birmingham City Council here.

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