Elective Education Officer responsibility ALN

Overview

Location Civic Centre, Pontypool

Basis Fixed Term

Salary Grade 7 | £35,412 - £39,152 per annum

Contractual hours 37

Basis Fixed Term

Package Secondment Opportunity | Fixed Term until 31st March 2027 | Possible extension to March 2028 subject to grant funding

Job category/type Children and Family Services, Education

Date posted 29/05/2026

Job reference REQ
006349

This is a secondment opportunity. Please ensure that you secure permission prior to appointment.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed member of staff to work as part of the Education service to support our work with our home educated learners and their families, with a particular focus around ALN.

The post will support our learners across Torfaen delivering supporting the statutory duties in regard to Elective Home Education (EHE) and its underpinning duty to ensure that children concerned have access to an education that is suitable to their age, aptitude and any additional learning needs.

The post holder will be part of the first point of contact for schools and parents to discuss Elective Home Education and will be responsible for providing advice and guidance to parents regarding provision of a suitable education, ensuring children and young people are receiving a suitable education. The post will also support the planning for children and young people where they have chosen to return to school following being home educated.

The postholder will work in close liaison with schools, support services and other agencies, to plan for pupils and ensure all Torfaen pupils irrespective of their individual backgrounds, circumstances or difficulties can derive the maximum benefit from their learning.

For an informal discussion regarding this vacancy please contact Sarah Allard:

You must demonstrate how you meet the Essential criteria listed in the attached Person Specification in order to secure an interview:

How to apply

Guidance for applicants Torfaen County Borough Council.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants, which will include an Enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Torfaen County Borough Council strives to be a fair, supportive and effective employer. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The Council expects all employees, paid or unpaid, to share this commitment. We value the range of experiences that a diverse workforce brings and therefore we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and under-represented groups.

Welsh Language Skills are desirable for this post but not essential. You are welcome to submit your application in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally.

We are a registered Disability Confident Leader and are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. Our Guaranteed Interview scheme guarantees that people with disabilities will be invited to interview, so long as they meet the essential requirements for the role. If you have a health condition, are neurodivergent, or use British Sign Language, and need to discuss reasonable adjustments, please contact the recruiting manager.

We can only work with you to arrange adjustments if we are made aware of your requirements prior to your application submission, test or interview.

Torfaen County Borough Council
Civic Centre
Pontypool
NP4 6YB