Salary: £33,143 – £36,363 a year pro rata
Hours per week: 18
Contract type: Permanent 

Are you an organised, analytical professional with a passion for supporting children and families? Luton Council is seeking a proactive and skilled Elective Home Education (EHE) Coordinator to oversee the effective administration of our EHE service.

As EHE Coordinator, you will play a key role in ensuring the efficient and accurate management of elective home education records. You will be responsible for maintaining up-to-date data, producing statistical reports, and ensuring all enquiries, including Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, are handled promptly and professionally.

You will also provide vital support to the Access to Education Manager, particularly in relation to the Pupil Placement Panel, helping to ensure processes run smoothly and effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and maintain accurate EHE records and data systems
• Compile and analyse statistical information for reporting purposes
• Respond to enquiries, complaints, and FOI requests in a timely and professional manner
• Support the Access to Education Manager and contribute to the Pupil Placement Panel
• Monitor safeguarding risks, including potential education neglect, and escalate concerns appropriately
• Develop, review, and improve administrative systems and processes
• Prepare clear reports and correspondence for a range of audiences, including senior management

Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.

You will bring:

• Proven administrative and problem-solving experience
• Experience in developing, reviewing, and implementing systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to handle sensitive and complex situations
• Experience responding to public enquiries and complaints, both verbally and in writing
• The ability to manage and prioritise workloads, including coordinating the work of others
• Strong numeracy skills and a methodical, accurate approach
• Advanced ICT skills, including the ability to analyse and present data
• The ability to work collaboratively and supportively within a team
• Experience managing, developing, or motivating staff
• Confidence in dealing sensitively with challenging situations, including working with frustrated or distressed parents

Knowledge & Understanding

• Awareness of legislation relating to elective home education and safeguarding
• Understanding of equality and diversity, with a commitment to inclusive service delivery
• Ability to identify and respond appropriately to discrimination in service provision
• Some understanding of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND

Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant professional qualification or equivalent experience

Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families in Luton. You’ll be part of a supportive team committed to delivering high-quality education services and continuous improvement.

If you are motivated, detail-oriented, and committed to safeguarding and educational outcomes, we would love to hear from you.

Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.

The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough

Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.

On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received.

We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:

– From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade
– Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave
– Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area
– Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant
– Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)
– Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home
– Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns
– Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways
– Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons
– Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel

We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out!

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