Access to Education Programme Manager
This role has a starting salary of £30,738 per annum based on 36 hours per week across 39 weeks per year (term-time) pro-rata to 35,730 full-time equivalent. We are excited to be hiring a new Programme Manager to join our fantastic North East Access to Education (A2E) Service based in Weybridge. This role is open to hybrid working - you do not need to be in the office for five full days a week however you will need to travel regularly around the Noth East Surrey area as part of your working week. The North East includes Epsom and Ewell, Spelthorne, and Elmbridge. Rewards and benefits An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing.Up to 5 days of carer's leave per yearPaternity, adoption, and dependents leave.A generous local government salary related pensionLifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more.Two paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per yearLearning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources About the team Our A2E Service provides education for pupils aged 5-16 who are out of full-time education, often due to medical reasons, complex SEND needs or social, emotional and mental health needs. You will be joining a dedicated team which consists of an Area Lead, Teachers and educational support staff, offering vital support to our local children, young people and their families. About the role As a Programme Manager you will report to the Area Lead and coordinate a flexible service. On a day-to-day basis this might look like: Monitoring support plans and managing staff timetablesOverseeing requests for support and liaising with schools on pupil reintegrationReviewing referrals, planning student programmes, conducting home visits and performing risk assessmentsActing as a Designated Safeguarding Lead Shortlisting criteria If you have experience of working with vulnerable children, young people and their families, have an administrative and logical approach, as well as excellent IT skills with knowledge of data management, then we would love to hear from you! To be shortlisted for this position, your CV and personal statement will clearly evidence the following: Confidence in managing data and using Office software including data management systemsA professional and approachable manner when dealing with parents, children and young people and other professionalsExperience of managing a team and working collaboratively with colleagues; building strong effective relationships with all partners and the wider communityAbility to work flexibly and independentlyknowledge of school systems and SENDYou must be willing and able to travel extensively across the North East of Surrey which includes both urban and rural areas Contact us Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills, or any barriers to employment. The job advert closes Wednesday 26th June with interviews on 9th & 10th July.We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. Our commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their applicationThe candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.
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