Job Introduction
Do you have a passion for the importance of education to children? Do you want to work in a team that ensures all children living in Milton Keynes City have access to education? We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic individual who shares our passion for facilitating education access for children in Milton Keynes City.
You will be a vital part of the team that ensures that every child in Milton Keynes City has access to a suitable full-time education by being operationally responsible for the running of a service which provides advice, information and processes applications for access to education.
You will work with a range of stakeholders including, schools and children’s services colleagues. This is a hybrid role with the requirement to come into the office once a week & we offer a full range of IT products that allow you to work from home effectively. The role also requires a DBS check.
Main Responsibility
- You will be responsible for managing a team of up to 5 people and be accountable for the operational management and performance of that team.
- You will represent the council at Admissions Appeals.
- You will safeguard children and young people identified as potentially being at risk through contact with the service.
- You will ensure that every child has access to a suitable, full-time education via early years placement and promptly processing school admissions applications, considering home to school transport eligibility and escalating very challenging access issues.
The Ideal Candidate
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Educated to a degree level or experience of working in a school with a good understanding of relevant legislation.
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Someone who can multitask and demonstrate resilience under pressure.
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Effective communicator with a wide range of people.
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Able to answer difficult questions and challenge professionally and robustly.
Package Description
We are really proud of the benefits we are able to offer our staff here at Milton Keynes Council, including:-
- Local Government Pension Scheme, considered to be one of the best employer contribution rates of 18.8%
- 27 days annual leave per year in addition to statutory and public holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years
- Holiday Purchase Scheme
- Our Professional Development Centre provides access to courses such as in-house management development programmes endorsed by the Institute of Leadership, Apprenticeship Programmes (junior and senior), coaching and mentoring and access to our Smarter Learning portal
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Health Cashplan
- MK Advantage benefits package – a range of savings on a wide range of retail, leisure and entertainment products and services such as Pizza Express, M&S, B&Q, John Lewis and Arriva Travel.
- SmartGo – Aimed at encouraging low-carbon transport and healthy lifestyle with discounted travel e.g. Halfords, Arriva, Europcar, National Railcards and Stagecoach.
- Homebuy Scheme (for eligible roles)
- Smarter working which provides the opportunity to work from various locations including from home for a proportion of your role (subject to business needs)
- A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Paternity entitlements
- Childcare Subsidy
About The Organisation
Milton Keynes is a diverse, welcoming, and expanding place, built on smart ideas with even bigger plans for the future. We have world class attractions, beautiful open spaces, and a great standard of living.
Milton Keynes Council is one of the largest employers in the region, making a difference every day for local people. We’re responsible for all local government services in MK including education, housing, highways, and social services - around 240 services in all.
Our values are to be dedicated, respectful, and collaborative. If this sounds like you, join us for a stimulating and fulfilling career measured on results, and a rewarding work-life balance.
