STATUTORY SCHOOL AGE INCLUSION OFFICER (WELSH ESSENTIAL)

Cyflog: EAI - £41,554 - £115,303

About The Service
Salary: EAI 10 -13 + 3 SPA (£54,125 - £62,634 per annum)

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Inclusion Service within the planning, monitoring review section, to play a role in the implementation of the ALN Transformation Programme in Cardiff.

The Inclusion Service is part of the Education and Lifelong Learning Directorate, and is responsible for ensuring the council meets its statutory responsibilities to children and young people with Additional Learning Needs (ALN).

About the job
In this job you will play a role in the ALN implementation process . You will be involved in the development of systems to monitor and evaluate school performance in relation to Additional Learning Provision; supportive partnership working and consultation with parents and carers; develop and embed effective processes for sharing information, avoiding conflict and resolving disputes.

In collaboration with the Educational Psychology Service and Specialist teams, you will involved in the development of effective Person Centred Practice in schools, settings and council service; promote systems that place the 'voice of the child' at the heart of ALN planning and practice.

What We Are Looking For From You
We are looking for an experienced education practitioner with proven leadership skills and the ability to lead and manage change. You will have excellent knowledge and understanding of the ALN legislation and Code.

You will have experience of working in collaboration with health, children services, parent partnership services and other partners to promote inclusion and improve outcomes for children and young people with ALN.

Additional information
If you require further information about this post or would like an informal conversation, please contact Cath Keegan Smith, Achievement Leader for Inclusion (ALN Statutory Team) on 07811719047 or email ckeegansmith@cardiff.gov.uk

The successful applicant(s) should be able to communicate effectively in Welsh to Level 5 - Proficient.

This role is part-time at 22.2 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. The advertised salary is based on a full-time role (37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year). The actual salary will be lower than the advertised salary because of the part-time hours and weeks worked.

Interviews for this post will be held in person.

This vacancy is suitable for post share and we are able to offer it as a one year temporary until 31st August 2026.

Internal candidates who wish to apply for this position on a secondment basis must obtain approval prior to application using Form SEC1 (4.C.081). Requests may only be approved by the relevant Director/ Assistant Director/ Chief Officer or senior nominated officer graded no lower than OM2 or in the case of schools based staff the Headteacher / Governing Body.

This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced checks.

Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.

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We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.

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