MACPT Education Lead

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in transforming safeguarding services for children and families in Bexley. As part of our Families First Transformation, the MACPT team will require a Lead in Education.

As the MACPT Lead Education Advisor, you will be at the forefront of the implementation of the Families First reforms, ensuring that the voice, experiences and educational needs of children and young people are fully represented within safeguarding and child protection decision-making. Working within Bexley's newly established Multi Agency Child Protection Team (MACPT), you will bring specialist education expertise to complex safeguarding situations and help shape the future of integrated multi-agency practice.

This influential role will act as the key link between schools, education providers, Children's Social Care, Family Help Services, MASH, Health and safeguarding partners. You will provide professional leadership, consultation, challenge and support, helping to strengthen collaborative working and improve outcomes for children and families across the borough.

As part of an innovative multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to strategy discussions, child protection planning, service development and practice improvement, ensuring that educational safeguarding perspectives are embedded at every stage of a child's journey. You will also play a key role in developing new ways of working, supporting service transformation and helping to deliver Bexley's ambitious vision for children and families.

If you are an experienced education safeguarding professional who is passionate about making a difference, influencing system-wide change and championing better outcomes for children and young people, we would love to hear from you.

Please refer to the Job Description attached for further information about the role and its responsibilities.

Why Join Us?
Opportunity to shape the delivery of the Families First reforms in Bexley.
Work within a dynamic and innovative multi-agency safeguarding team.
Influence strategic safeguarding practice across education and children's services.
Build strong partnerships that improve outcomes for children, young people and families.
Be part of an ambitious transformation programme that is redefining how support is delivered to families.

Please note that the successful candidate will be required to be office based at least 3 days a week.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Shaeda Alam , Families First Programme Lead (Shaeda.Alam@bexley.gov.uk or Paul Murphy: Local Education Systems Leader (Safeguarding) Paul.Murphy@bexley.gov.uk

Candidate Profile

We are looking for an experienced education safeguarding professional who is passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people and influencing practice across a multi-agency safeguarding system.

To be successful in this role, you will have significant experience working within education settings, alongside a strong track record in safeguarding and child protection. You will bring expert knowledge of safeguarding legislation, Keeping Children Safe in Education, and experience of working effectively with social care, health, police and other safeguarding partners.

You will be confident in analysing information, assessing risk, providing professional challenge and influencing decision-making within complex safeguarding environments. We are looking for someone who can build strong relationships, communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders and contribute to service improvement and transformation activity.

Applicants must hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent teaching qualification, together with a degree-level qualification or equivalent professional experience. Evidence of continuing professional development in safeguarding and child protection is also essential.

For the full list of essential and desirable criteria for this role, please refer to the Person Specification within the attached Job Description.

Application Process

Please upload a supporting statement within the Relevant Experience and Skills section of your application. Your supporting statement should clearly demonstrate how your knowledge, skills and experience meet the requirements of the role and should be no more than two sides of A4.

Additional Information

Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Please upload your personal statement under the Relevant Experience and Skills section and ensure this fully aligns to the role criteria. This should not be more than two sides of A4.

Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

Benefits

Bexley is a vibrant and diverse outer London Borough nestled in the Thames Gateway between London and Kent which means it combines the perfect blend of city vibe and the tranquillity of Kent. It's got award-winning parks, open spaces, and heritage sites. The borough has excellent transport connections, including the Elizabeth Line and proximity to the M25. Bexley offers fantastic amenities such as libraries, leisure centres, and shopping areas. Our borough is also home to numerous primary and secondary schools, as well as further education institutions.

Our Offer to you

We will offer you in return a package that includes a competitive salary, coaching and mentoring programmes, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. For more information on the benefits package on offer please refer to the Candidate Information document attached.

Recruitment Information

As a disability confident employer Bexley welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on recruitment@bexley.gov.uk

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This role may be available as a development opportunity through secondment for the Council’s existing employees. The Council’s Secondment Scheme can be found here. If this option is of interest, please contact the recruiting manager.

We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.