Pupil Place Planning Manager

Description:

Role: Pupil Place Planning Manager REF 18349
Contract Length: 3 months
Location: Hybrid/Walsall
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: Up to £34.71 per hour

Spinwell is recruiting for a Pupil Place Planning Manager for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PUPIL PLACE PLANNING MANAGER

* To provide strategic guidance on place requirement by providing up-to-date specialist advice on all matters related to the council’s statutory responsibilities for school admissions, appeals, children missing education, school organisation and related attendance processes including pupil place planning for EY, SENDI and mainstream pupils

* To manage, monitor and evaluate associated resources to ensure they are well used and represent value for money, in line with local policy and procedure

* Lead and maintain effective procedures and practices in all aspects of service provision including professional supervision arrangements, safe working practices and employment procedures.

* To liaise with Ofsted, DfE and Regional Partners to ensure sufficiency is delivered within expected timeframes and meets statutory requirements

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE PUPIL PLACE PLANNING MANAGER

* Evidence ability to deliver effective programmes to ensure sufficiency in Early Years, Primary, Secondary, Post-16 & Special Schools

* Experience of translating national early years policy to successful local procedure

* Up to date knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance, notably the School Admissions Code, Establishing Schools & Making significant changes, understanding of national legislation and local policies/procedures in Education, Health, Early Years and Family Support

* Able to evidence the ability to use data to plan for improved outcomes for children and families through place creation at all education levels

* Experience of leading multi- agency working leading resulting in outcomes for children and families

* Ability to negotiate, consult and communicate effectively with staff, stakeholders, professionals, and agencies

* Ability to demonstrate the skills of investigating, problem solving, conflict resolution and decision making

* Evidence of ability to respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns

* Excellent verbal, written and communication skills

* Able to prioritise workload to ensure statutory deadlines are met

* Able to produce and interpret data to ensure activities meet the needs of the locality and are value for money

* Knowledge and understanding of national and local data and key policies

* Experience of assessing need and making appropriate referrals to other agencies

* Experience of working in partnership with other services and agencies

* Experience of working in a solution focused approach and be able to develop the skills of staff in this way of working

* Experience of managing a delegated budget, identifying priorities, and allocating resources

* Experience of identifying the quality of provision and give advice or make referrals

* Experience of interpreting and forecasting from raw data

* Experience of working strategically within an organisation with the ability to achieve affective and productive partnerships

If you are a Pupil Place Planning Manager, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell!

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