The role in a nutshell 

We are seeking to recruit an outstanding enthusiastic and dedicated Education Placement Officer.

This role is essential in providing support to pupils across the Academy and play a role, with others, in working proactively to find the right education setting for their academic, pastoral and learning needs. The role includes working as part of a team to follow and implement the Academy’s admissions procedures when new pupils join the Academy following a permanent exclusion.

You will represent the Academy to meet with new and existing pupils and their families. You will meet with professionals from a child's previous school and support families in completing our admissions documents. You will support the alternative education provider network where our pupils attend. This will involve supporting at meetings offsite and discussing strategies that providers can adopt when working with our pupils.

You should have a knowledge of strategies to engage and motivate young people and families. You will be a natural problem solver and have experience of working closely with other external agencies, sometimes with highly confidential information and complex scenarios.

You will have an excellent and up-to-date knowledge of legislation and guidance on safeguarding and working with young people, including knowledge of the responsibilities of schools and other agencies. You will take part in strategy discussions and inter-agency meetings; contribute to the assessment of children; and contribute to the evaluation of support strategies and plans.