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Job Title: Lead Access Specialist - Vision Impairment Team Starting Salary: £38,220 progressing to £41,771 per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 37 hours per week, term time only (39 weeks a year) Location: Stevenage or Hemel Hempstead with Countywide travel Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>The Vision Impairment Team provides specialist support to Children and Young People with Vision Impairment (CYPVI), promoting access to education, supporting the development of essential skills for independence and as part of preparation for adulthood.&nbsp;The Vision Impairment Team work closely with families, educators, and other professionals to ensure consistent, person-centred support that enables each CYPVI to thrive both educationally and socially.<h4>About the role</h4>The Lead Access Specialist oversees a team of Vision Impairment Access Specialists supporting children and young people who use Braille. The role includes strategic planning, staff supervision, quality assurance, and specialist training delivery.They also manage a small caseload, ensuring accessible learning through adapted resources and assistive technology.Working closely with Qualified Teachers for Vision Impairment (QTVIs), the Lead Access Specialist promotes inclusive education and best practices in Braille, tactile learning, and assistive tech.Key ResponsibilitiesUnder the supervision and line management of a Lead Teacher for Vision Impairment, you will:<ul><li>Line manage and coordinate the work of Vision Impairment Access Specialists across educational settings.</li><li>Allocate Vision Impairment Access Specialists’ support based on the needs of individual CYPVI using Braille, in collaboration with Qualified Teachers for Vision Impairment (QTVI).</li><li>Research and advise on the most effective assistive technology and software for tactile learners.</li><li>Quality assure Vision Impairment Access Specialists work through observation, feedback, and development of specialist checklists.</li><li>Identify Vision Impairment Access Specialists training needs and deliver tailored mentoring and professional development.</li><li>Lead regular Vision Impairment Access Specialists’ meetings and contribute to strategic planning.</li><li>Deliver high-quality training to school staff on resource adaptation and specialist technology.</li><li>Develop training manuals and guides to support the use of Braille and assistive tools.</li><li>Maintain up-to-date knowledge of vision impairment education and emerging technologies.</li><li>Manage/Carry a small caseload (0.4 FTE), modelling best practice including:</li><ul><li>Modifying and producing curriculum resources into accessible formats.</li><li>Supporting pupils in developing Braille and assistive technology skills.</li></ul></ul><ul><li>Undertake the recruitment of Vision Impairment Access Specialists and be responsible for the induction of Vision Impairment Access Specialists across the County.</li><li>To co-ordinate cover for Vision Impairment Access Specialists, should the need arise.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Full driving licence and access to a vehicle – ability to travel</li><li>Successful completion of Partners in Learning Advanced Certificate (VIEW)</li><li>Successful completion of RNIB Certificate in Contracted Unified English Braille (UEB)</li><li>Successful completion of RNIB Maths Certificate in Contracted Braille (UEB)</li><li>Proven experience supporting learners with vision impairment, particularly Braille users</li><li>Experience of working with children with SEND in an education setting</li><li>Strong knowledge of Braille and tactile learning methods</li><li>Familiarity with specialist technology and software for CYPVI</li><li>Excellent organisational and time management skills</li><li>Ability to lead, mentor, and develop a team</li><li>Ability to model excellent practice and lead by example</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills</li><li>Knowledge of the National Curriculum</li><li>Experience in resource adaptation for CYPVI</li><li>Understanding of inclusive education practices</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.Joining our team means becoming part of a passionate and forward-thinking service dedicated to inclusive education. You’ll have the opportunity to lead specialist practice, shape the future of Braille and tactile learning support, alongside assistive technology, and work collaboratively with professionals who are committed to making a real difference in the lives of CYPVI.This job role is within the Community Services, level COM10 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Community services<h4>Field6</h4>To hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Rebecca.Payne@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Rebecca.Payne@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Dates:&nbsp;19 November AM - Hemel Hempstead 21 November PM - StevenageBenefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Lead Access Specialist

Job Title: Re-integration Officer Starting Salary: £34,434 progressing to £37,280 per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 37.0 Location: Countywide Contract Type: Fixed Term - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>This is an exciting opportunity to join the Hertfordshire Virtual School in the Children Missing Education (CME) team. We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and organised person, who can match the pace of our busy office and busy (virtual) school environment. You will join a friendly, dedicated, and inclusive team.We are excited to bring this new role to the Virtual School within the CME team which is specific to improving educational engagement for some of our most vulnerable children. This role will focus on supporting children that have been out of education (Child Missing Education) to return to school and be able to fully engage with learning.<h4>About the role</h4>The post holder will work directly with the Senior Strategic Lead within the Virtual School to provide school level support for children returning to school after being a Child Missing Education. This role will formulate and support the delivery of an appropriate tiered reintegration plan ensuring that the child sustains their engagement with education. The post holder will work alongside the receiving school, the child/young person and family.<ul><li>To provide advice on strategies that promote the achievement of this group,</li><li>To develop and advise school leaders, Children Services’, and other professionals on a range of intervention strategies that improve outcomes for this group,</li><li>To develop a range of strategies to support CME EHCP children whilst they await placement in an appropriate setting,</li><li>To support schools in working with the most vulnerable children previously missing education with and without EHCPs,</li><li>To support schools to ensure children returning to school after long term absence can settle, belong, and start to make expected progress,</li><li>To coordinate and advise the professionals working with the child/young person, their family, and the setting,</li><li>To work in partnership with other members of Children’s Services, education colleagues and the third sector to promote achievement and to ensure equality of access to educational provision and opportunity,</li><li>Offer appropriate support and challenge to schools, education settings and education leaders to improve educational outcomes for this group,</li><li>Promotion of trauma informed and relational practice in education settings,</li><li>As part of this role, you will be required to visit schools and children in other venues and to attend meetings at other sites than own work base and will therefore require a full driving license and access to a suitable vehicle,</li><li>Occasional out of usual office hours working may be required.</li></ul>You will be working in a fast-paced stimulating environment that would draw on and build your organisational skills, your ability to prioritise workloads in a relatively fast paced changing environment.You will be working with schools, SENDCos and Headteachers to put into place robust and bespoke reintegration plans to ensure children that have been out of education, can fully re-engage with their education. Some of this work will be done virtually but some of this work will be required to be delivered in-person. Depending on the needs of the child, you may be required to work with a school/setting on a longer-term basis to ensure the reintegration plan is fully brought to fruition.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Educated to degree level or equivalent,</li><li>Experience of working with schools, children and/or families,</li><li>Knowledge of and commitment to safeguarding responsibilities for children and young people,</li><li>Knowledge and understanding of the factors which influence school attendance,</li><li>Ability to establish and maintain credibility with school staff, Children’s Services colleagues, and other agencies,</li><li>Excellent ICT skills and experience in the use of a range of software packages and electronic recording systems,</li><li>Ability to collate, analyse, interpret, and present data,</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills</li><li>Has a good work ethic, is a team player and has a can-do attitude</li><li>Has excellent customer service and communication skills.</li><li>Has a desire to learn new skills and take on challenges</li><li>Experience of managing conflicting priorities and demands</li><li>The ability to drive and travel across county. The post-holder will be allocated cases in the West of the county.</li><li>Driving License and access to a vehicle.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Experience of working in a multi-agency environment and collaborating with partners in other services to achieve positive outcomes,</li><li>Experience and knowledge of working with the SEND service.</li><li>Experience and knowledge of working within Hertfordshire or another Local Authority.</li><li>Educational experience in the last 5 years e.g. classroom teacher.</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Community Services, level COM9 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Community servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact Mario Demetriou (<a href="mailto:mario.demetriou1@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">mario.demetriou1@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>)Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. Secondment This position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the&nbsp;Secondment Form&nbsp;as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only.<h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Job Title: ESMA Teacher - Maths KS3 - KS4 Starting Salary: £32,916 - £51,048 pa – Hertfordshire locally agreed Teachers minimum and upper pay range (non fringe) + SEN allowance Hours: 32.5 / 1.0 FTE Location: Stevenage - covering North Herts, Stevenage and East Herts - with travel countywide Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Children's ServicesWould you like an opportunity to support Hertfordshire County Council to deliver better outcomes for children unable to attend school for medical reasons?<h4>About the team</h4>The ESMA Teaching Service offers education to students in a variety of formats, including small group teaching, online and face-to-face, so we are looking for an outstanding teacher to deliver quality teaching in person and virtually.<h4>About the role</h4>We are looking for an inspirational Maths teacher to join the Education Support for Medical Absence (ESMA) Teaching Service, who can deliver outstanding teaching to some of the County’s most vulnerable students. The role involves a combination of face-to-face and online teaching as well as continued pastoral support for a group of students.We are looking for an excellent communicator who also believes in the importance of pastoral care and support.&nbsp;The current timetable (subject to change) for ESMA teachers is structured with teaching from 9.00am - 11.00am, followed by a break, and then a second teaching slot from 11.30am – 1.30pm. This could include a mixture of face-to-face and online teaching, or all face-to-face or all online.When not delivering lessons, teachers work on their pastoral responsibilities, which include holding Planning and Review reintegration meetings with families, students, schools, and health professionals, with their allocated students.The purpose of these regular meetings is to ensure that the student has the appropriate access to education, considering their medical need, and has a plan to reintegrate into school.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Educated to degree level and hold Qualified Teacher Status.</li><li>Minimum five years relevant and successful teaching experience.</li><li>Recent classroom experience and practice knowledge for the subject specialism (Maths).</li><li>Able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of relevant high-quality teaching and learning.</li><li>Knowledge and understanding of best practice in relation to meeting the needs of children with health and SEND.</li><li>Ability to model excellent practice and lead by example.</li><li>Be able to evaluate practice and evidence the impact of interventions.</li><li>Commitment to promoting equal opportunities and diversity.</li><li>Excellent communication and technology (ICT) skills.</li><li>Ability to prioritise work within a multi-professional team reflecting service priorities.</li><li>Detailed knowledge of exam board specifications and exam requirements</li><li>Ability and willingness to contribute to curriculum planning and shared resources.</li><li>Full UK Driving Licence and regular access to a vehicle, due to travel requirements.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>An understanding of working with children with medical needs (physical and mental).</li></ul>This is a fantastic opportunity for an outstanding teacher of Maths to join a team dedicated to providing the best possible outcomes for students who are too ill to attend school.If you enjoy small-group teaching, both online and in person, and have a genuine passion for making a difference to the lives of students and their families, then this could be the role for you.&nbsp;&nbsp;To hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Tracy.haase@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Tracy.haase@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>or call 07580 711077 for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: Friday 5th December Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job outline, to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employerand guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.<h4>Available documents</h4><ul><li>ESMA Teacher Job Outline.pdf</li></ul> 





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Job Title: Senior Educational Psychologists Salary: Soulbury B scale 4-7 £59,807 - £64,104 pa, up to 3 additional SPA points, PLUS £3k annual market enhancement* AND £5k welcome/retention payment** (pro rata for part time) Hours: 37.0 (part time considered - min 3 days per week) Location: Based in Hemel Hempstead or Stevenage - with hybrid working and travel countywide Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens ServicesJoin our forward-thinking and innovative service!<h4>About us</h4>At Hertfordshire County Council, we are focused on delivering positive and successful life outcomes for local children. We know a great education is vital to putting children and young people on the right path, and as such, we’re investing in extending our Educational Psychology Service. With a focus on utilising an integrated practices framework, our service delivers innovative solutions to some of Hertfordshire’s most vulnerable residents.<h4>About the role</h4>Senior Educational Psychologists play an active role in further developing our evolving work practices and promoting positive outcomes for children, young people and families.You’ll be responsible for the supervision and line management of trainee and educational psychologists under the direction of the Deputy and/or Principal Educational Psychologists as well as areas of whole-service and area based strategic work. You’ll provide expertise and drive performance to meet the needs of CYP and families in Hertfordshire in accordance with Childrens’ Services priorities. You will support with the operational planning, policy matters and service delivery, working collaboratively with a range of partners in the delivery of our service.Our Service delivery model includes:• ‘SEND Support’ intervention through a consultation model • Systemic work and training to schools in close collaboration with the Delivering Specialist Provision Locally management groups (DSPLs) • A ‘Contact Line’ for parents • Crises support for schools • Statutory dutiesWe value: o Work/life balance and staff wellbeing o Autonomous and flexible psychological working practice o Professional and peer supervision, in addition to line management o Keeping up to date with, and contributing to, research and evidence based practice o Staff views and collaboration to best develop our Service to promote the impact made on children and young people’s life outcomes o Robust quality assurance mechanisms<h4>About you</h4>Essential requirements: To be successful you must hold a Professional Masters qualification in Educational Psychology alongside Qualified Teacher Status, OR professional Doctorate qualification in Educational Psychology and be registered with the Health and Care Professionals Council with evidence of up-to-date professional development in order to maintain registration status.You will need to have a driving licence and access to a car for work purposes.Please see the attached job outline for further essential knowledge and personal attributes criteria.To hear more about this opportunity please contact Melanie Flay <a href="mailto:melanie.flay@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">melanie.flay@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;(Principal EP West) or Naina Cowell <a href="mailto:naina.cowell@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">naina.cowell@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;(Principal EP East) for an informal discussion about the role.Recruitment timeline - recruitment will be ongoing until all posts have been filled - apply early to avoid disappointment. Interviews will be arranged on an ad hoc basis - please check your emails for updates. Benefits of working for us• Up to 3 additional SPA points • £3k Annual Market Enhancement - terms apply* • £5k Welcome &amp; Retention Payment (over a period of 3 years – terms apply)** • Up to £6k Relocation Package - terms apply • Up to 36 Days Annual Leave • Reimbursement of HCPC Fees • Flexible Working Arrangements • Excellent CPD Opportunities • Salary Exchange for Additional Benefits including Annual Leave • Excellent Pension Scheme with 19% employer contributions • Shopping Discounts • Support Groups &amp; Wellbeing Schemes • Free Parking• Smart Working to create a positive, productive and trusting working environment • Dedicated administrative support and varied workforce • Strong links with university courses • Part of a broad multi-disciplinary integrated local team, working closely with other teams including SEND and teaching. • Regular CPD opportunities: Learning Sets, professional networking &amp; development, EP Service CPD days, as well as the opportunity to attend external CPD courses, conferences and events • Reflective supervision and peer support • Opportunities to participate in countywide initiatives <h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job outline, to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Sponsorship We are pleased to offer sponsorship of eligible roles that met the UKV&amp;I requirements for candidates who currently reside in the UK at the time of application.Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employerand guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). 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Senior Educational Psychologists

Job Title: Children with Social Worker (CwSW) Education Officer Starting Salary: £38,220 progressing to £41,771 per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 37.0 Location: HertfordshireHybrid working - the successful candidate will attend meetings in Apsley or Farnham when required.Contract Type: Fixed Term - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced support officer to join the Hertfordshire Virtual School in the Extended Duty Team for Children with a Social Worker (CwSW). We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and organised person, who can match the pace of our busy office and busy (virtual) school environment. You will join a friendly, dedicated, and inclusive team.The Hertfordshire Virtual School has an Extended Duty to promote the educational progress for children known to a social worker (CwSW) who are supported by a Child in Need (CiN) and Child Protection Plan (CP).<h4>About the role</h4>The post holder will work directly with the Senior Strategic Lead within the Virtual School and provide daily support across a range of tasks such as attending meetings, creating and updating action plans and trackers, minute taking, report writing and liaising directly with Designated Safeguarding Leads, teachers, SENDCOs and Social Workers across Hertfordshire. The post holder will also be required to work within the Making SEND Everyone’s Business (MSEB) strategy.The post holder will also be required to support with the daily running of our Education Hub inbox which will require the ability to deal with enquiries and communications sensitivity and confidentiality.The role will involve compiling and presenting data to support the Senior Strategic Lead with prioritisation and task force deployment. There will be an opportunity for the post holder to provide a variety of support activities to the Virtual School team such as booking meetings, monitoring, and tracking, booking of events, and creating new reporting templates and report writing.This post will offer a scope of variety where you will be able to support all members of the Virtual School Team to deliver an excellent service to children, social care, families, and education settings from Early Years through to Post 16 as well as the SEND team.You will be working in a fast-paced stimulating environment that would draw on and build your organisational skills and your ability to prioritise workloads in a relatively fast paced changing environment.Your previous experience working in a collaborative team is essential as the Extended Duty Team collaborate towards a shared vision and quality standards.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Knowledge of working in a school environment or with previous knowledge of Education and/or Children’s Services.</li><li>Has a good work ethic, excellent administrative and organisational skills.</li><li>Is a team player with a solution focused approach.</li><li>Has excellent customer service and communication skills.</li><li>Has a desire to learn new skills and take on challenges.</li><li>Can work under pressure, with competing deadlines, whilst maintaining attention to detail.</li><li>Is competent and confident using Microsoft Office programs especially Excel.</li><li>Is curious and keen to learn.</li><li>Has English GCSE qualification with at least Grade C.</li></ul> Desirable:<ul><li>Knowledge of working in a SEND environment or with previous knowledge of SEN.</li><li>Knowledge of working in a social care environment or with previous knowledge of social care and safeguarding.</li><li>Safeguarding experience e.g. Designated Safeguarding Lead.</li><li>Experience of data analysis and handling.</li></ul>If you are resilient and confident about your strong organisational and service delivery skills to support The Virtual School deliver the Extended Duty, please do get in touch!We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Community Services, level COM10 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Community servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact Katie Southall (<a href="mailto:Katie.Southall@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Katie.Southall@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>)Interview Date: 25th November 2025Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. Secondment This position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the&nbsp;Secondment Form&nbsp;as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only.<h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Children with Social Worker (CwSW) Education Officer

Job Title: School Planning Manager Starting Salary: £61,443 progressing to £68,775 per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 37 Location: Hybrid working with base location at Farnham House Stevenage with regular travel across Hertfordshire to schools Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>Do you want to make that difference?Education plays a vital role in the development of all children and young people, and we know it is something that residents feel passionately about.&nbsp; Our team has a key role, making sure that the needs of Hertfordshire’s children can be met within their local community.&nbsp; Our mission is to ensure that we have the right number of high-quality mainstream and specialist school places to offer children the opportunities to learn as closely as possible to where they live.<h4>About the role</h4>As a School Planning Manager in a small, well established, busy team you will line manage Senior School Planning Officers and work with a diverse range of stakeholders to secure good quality school places and play a key role in shaping Hertfordshire’s communities in the future. Our goal is to ensure access to quality education for all.Varied, challenging and rewarding. You will need to build relationships with key partners, both internally and externally including schools and district/borough councils. You will lead on a variety of complex projects, which are often high profile and politically sensitive.Different every day – this role requires a both a strategic thinker and someone with a proven track record of delivering change with a focus on improving outcomes for children and young people. A school planning manager will need to balance the delivery of immediate priorities such as meeting the need for more SEND places and the challenges presented by falling pupil numbers in mainstream schools, with longer term strategic goals, such as planning the education provision needed to serve future housing development over the coming decades. Strong analytical, communication and negotiating skills are critical in managing these varied priorities. This makes the role both challenging and rewardingYou will lead multidisciplinary workstreams and make sound recommendations to senior leaders and elected members to achieve outcomes and implement strategies.You will work cross functionally with the existing team who cover geographical areas of the county to ensure our statutory obligations are met through both the team and others to commission places in an ever changing and complex world.Working to the county council’s RISE values, you will work as part of a collaborative and supportive team to add your own stamp and shape future education provision in Hertfordshire to the benefit of families and young people.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Your experience of a relevant field, such as school planning, town planning, project planning, or large-scale construction project exposure, with tangible results achieved through working with others,</li><li>Experience of formulating and implementing strategies either within a political environment or in a commercial role with links to government or local authorities.</li><li>A proven track record of leading and delivering complex projects with tangible results</li><li>Ability to negotiate effectively and influence others to achieve desired outcomes.</li><li>Strategic long-term thinking</li><li>The passion and motivation to make a difference to children and families across Hertfordshire.</li><li>Excellent communication and influencing skills</li><li>Ability to travel independently in and around Hertfordshire</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Experience of successful people management. </li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Community Services, level COM14 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Community servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact Kate Leahy for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: 12th &amp; 13th NovemberBenefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.<h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Job Title:&nbsp;Educational Psychologists Starting Salary: Soulbury A scale 3-8 £47,688 to £57,954 pa, up to 3 additional SPA points, PLUS £3k annual market enhancement* AND £5k welcome/retention payment** (pro rata for part time) Hours: Full time or part time Location: Stevenage or Hemel Hempstead - with travel countywide (hybrid working) Contract Type: PermanentJoin our forward-thinking and innovative service!<h4>About us</h4>At Hertfordshire County Council, we are focused on delivering positive and successful life outcomes for local children. We know a great education is vital to putting children and young people on the right path, and as such, we’re investing in extending our Educational Psychology Service. With a focus on utilising an integrated practices framework, our service delivers innovative solutions to some of Hertfordshire’s most vulnerable residents.<h4>About the role</h4>As an Educational Psychologist who has experience of supporting children and young people aged 0 to 25 (with a particular emphasis on SEND), you will deliver high quality preventative and statutory advice that will enable service users to get the most out of their educational experiences, overcoming hurdles to inclusion and success. This will put you at the cutting-edge of educational psychology, as you devise creative strategies and interventions that will help children and young people get the most out of life.<h4>About you</h4>We welcome applications from trainee EPs currently on the doctoral course.We are looking for a research or evidence-based practitioner with an exceptional ability to connect with children and young people. With skills in formulating hypotheses based on the evidence that you are provided with, you will have the flexibility to provide last-minute crisis and critical incidence support, so that we can fully embrace the importance of early intervention.HCPC registered, with qualifications that are recognised by the British Psychological Society, you will have a good knowledge of legislation relating to young people under the age of 25. You will also be a highly organised individual with good communication and engagement capabilities, and able to remain calm and resilient under pressure. Due to the nature of the role, a driving license and vehicle are essential.For an informal discussion and more information please contact: Naina Cowell, Principal EP (East) <a href="mailto:naina.cowell@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">naina.cowell@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> or Melanie Flay, Principal EP (West) <a href="mailto:melanie.flay@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">melanie.flay@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>Recruitment is ongoing, and you will be contacted via email about the success of your application within 2 weeks. Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job outline, to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.<h4>Additional information</h4>We are pleased to offer sponsorship of eligible roles that met the UKV&amp;I requirements for candidates who currently reside in the UK at the time of application.&nbsp;Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employerand guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.<h4>Available documents</h4><ul><li>Job Outline Educational Psychologist.pdf</li></ul> 





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Job Title: NDORS Driver Training Officers Starting Salary: £33,366 progressing to £36,124&nbsp;The Council contribution to your LGPS pension is 19.6% of your actual pensionable pay Hours: 37.0 Location: Stevenage Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Growth &amp; Environment<h4>About the team</h4>NDORS trainers specialise in delivering training courses on behalf of police forces across the UK. It is well established team and is subject to ongoing development as an integral part of the delivery to promote road safety, reducing accidents on Hertfordshire roads.<h4>About the role</h4>National Driver Offenders Retraining Scheme (NDORS) courses are governed by UKROED and delivered by Hertfordshire County Council (HCC) on behalf of Hertfordshire Police. HCC are one of many Course Providers across the UK and delivers several education and training activities that must adhere to national models.HCC are looking to recruit Trainers to join our team in Hertfordshire and are looking for both practical and theory trainers.Trainers will be delivering the following courses in both virtual and physical classrooms across Hertfordshire.<ul><li>National Speed Awareness Course - Theory</li><li>National Motorway Awareness Course - Theory</li><li>Safe and Considerate Driving Course – Theory and Practical Trainers</li><li>What’s Driving Us? – Theory</li><li>National Rider Risk Awareness Course (NRRAC) – Theory</li></ul>These roles contribute to our broader aims for encouraging responsible driver/rider behaviour as a mechanism to reduce road crash casualties. An evolving role with new work streams in the future team plan.<ul><li>Development and delivery of Road Safety initiatives and training courses.</li><li>Deliver driver assessments and assess assessors.</li><li>Review and update current practices and procedures.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential criteria:<ul><li>You must have excellent teaching or coaching skills and be able to deliver courses both physically in venues across Hertfordshire as well as online via a digital platform (currently Zoom).</li><li>Hold a training or teaching qualification.</li><li>You will be an existing NDORS licenced Trainer.</li><li>Training will be provided by NDORS Licenced Instructors and regular monitoring provided by our own HCC internal monitors.</li><li>Trainers will be required to deliver courses across 6 days from 08:00 – 21:00.</li><li>There are also opportunities for NDORS instructor training as well as internal monitoring training.</li><li>SCD practical trainer – DVSA registered ADI at a minimum of grade B.</li><li>Hold a behaviour change qualification.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Fleet licence</li><li>Approved Driving Instructor licence (ADI).</li><li>RoSPA Silver or Gold award.</li><li>Assessors qualification.</li></ul>This job role is within the Community Services, level COM9 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Community servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact Tim Oxley on 01992 555181 for an informal discussion about the role.Please be aware this is an ongoing advert; interviews will be arranged as and when.Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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