Exclusions & Reintegration Officer

Overview

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Exclusion & Reintegration Officer to contribute to the work of the Exclusions and Reintegration Team.

The Exclusions and Reintegration Team deliver on the Local Authorities responsibility towards excluded pupils and help promote a reduction in the numbers of exclusions from school through targeted early intervention and the promotion of alternative strategies.

Supporting schools across Buckinghamshire, this role is integral to reducing the length of time vulnerable children are without an educational placement. The successful post holder will also be responsible for supporting children placed in alternative provision.

About us

Buckinghamshire Council is a relatively new organisation that combines the strengths and expertise of the previous five councils in the county to create positive change for local people, communities, and businesses. We are firmly focused on the future and have made a clear commitment to serve residents better and to provide stronger representation for Buckinghamshire, both locally and nationally.  

Buckinghamshire is an ambitious, rapidly growing county, and our economy is one of the strongest in the country. It is an area of outstanding natural beauty and ranks as one of the top rural areas to live in the UK and yet it is incredibly well connected– only an hour from London on the train. The county has a rich history and heritage and is the birthplace of the international Paralympic movement.

We are looking for motivated, ambitious and inspiring people to join us on our journey. You will be entitled to a range of different benefits to make sure you are happy both at work and at home.

About the role

The main responsibilities of the role are:

• To have a thorough and up-to-date knowledge & understanding of the DfE Guidance for Exclusions and Alternative Provision to provide advice and guidance to schools, governing bodies, professional agencies, and parents in relation to issues concerning exclusions from school.
• To attend and represent the Local Authority in giving authoritative specialist advice at Governing Board Exclusion Hearings and Independent Review Panels in respect of all permanent exclusions from school and longer suspensions, as they occur.
• To provide specialist support and advice to schools, parents, and professional agencies in reducing exclusions and promoting the prompt reintegration of children who are without an educational placement.
• To develop effective joint and multi-agency working with a range of public service agencies to promote the educational inclusion of vulnerable children.
• To present casework reports to the Local Authority’s Fair Access Boards.
• To create, develop and deliver training on exclusions from school-to-school governors, staff and other professional agencies.
• To gather, analyse and evaluate data on exclusions from school and reintegration processes.
• To participate in the Council’s performance management processes, supervision, to continually reflect upon practice and identify and implement personal and professional development

For further information please see job description attached.

Mobile:

A ‘mobile’ role gives you the flexibility to schedule your own diary, so you can meet with colleagues and clients in a variety of locations. You’ll access digital folders and resources on your laptop and be able to use the network wherever you are based. Working from home will be common, as well as meeting your team in the office where necessary

About you

The successful candidate will:

• Hold DipSW, CSS or equivalent or Teaching Qualification or strong combination of higher level academic and practical qualifications
• Possess the ability to use initiative and problem-solving skills in complex and unusual cases
• Have extensive knowledge of education systems and practice
• Be able to demonstrate thorough and up-to-date knowledge of legislation relating to exclusions from school and alternative provisio
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Be well organised with excellent planning and organisational skills
• ·Have access to a private vehicle for business travel

We understand that candidates may use AI tools to assist with their applications. While we welcome innovation, we expect all submissions to reflect your own experience, skills, and achievements accurately. Please ensure your application is truthful and demonstrates your personal capabilities, as this will be assessed during the selection process.

Other information

If you would like to find out more about this role, please contact Clare Grosse at [email protected]

Internal Closing date: Sunday 12th July 2026. 

Interview date: Thursday 16th July 2026. 

We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020 and 2023).

For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance published by the Ministry of Justice (see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’).

Our values and culture

We have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are – Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy.

By joining Buckinghamshire Council, you can expect:

• a fair and inclusive culture
• the chance to really make a difference to those around you
• health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
• a unified voice through our Employee Representative Group
• ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us
• opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events

At Buckinghamshire Council, we know that our biggest strength comes from the people that work for us, and that’s why we’re working hard to ensure we continue to be an accessible and inclusive organisation.

From dedicated staff networks overseen by our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group, to proudly standing as a Disability Confident employer, it’s important to us that all our colleagues feel engaged, listened to, and valued. Our offer of flexible working empowers a productive and happy workforce and allows employees to combine work with other responsibilities and commitments.

We believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we service in Buckinghamshire, and are looking for like-minded individuals to join us in promoting equality, fairness, and inclusion for everyone.

About the Business Unit

Ensuring that children and young people in Buckinghamshire reach their potential is a primary focus within our Education service. It’s essential that we provide inclusive and life-long learning opportunities for all of our young people - so we look to raise standards, attainment and aspirations in a number of ways.

Our key priorities include: improving the quality and timeliness of Education, Health and Care Plans and the support families of children with SEND receive; reducing the number of exclusions both permanent and fixed term; and providing the children of Buckinghamshire with the highest quality education possible.

We aim to provide the right support, at the right time for families requiring non-statutory intervention, and provide sufficient, high quality early years and school places for children in Buckinghamshire. Despite Buckinghamshire having a higher percentage of good or outstanding Early Years providers and schools than national averages, we are not complacent.

We are keen to strengthen the services we deliver to provide the children of Buckinghamshire the highest quality education possible.

We recognise and reward you

Hard work and success deserves recognition. That’s why we pride ourselves on the benefits we give our people. We actively encourage a good work-life balance and promote flexible and agile working arrangements. We provide discounts on various Cafés, restaurants, shops and auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme. In addition to the opportunity to gain membership to Costco, we have discounted gym memberships, travel discounts with Arriva and much more.

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