Resettlement Continuous Improvement Lead (Education)
- Cornwall
- Permanent
- Full-time
You will bring substantial experience in education, a deep understanding of the challenges faced by refugee and asylum-seeking learners, as well as other learners from global majority backgrounds, and a commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion. Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and partnership working skills are essential, as is a passion for making lasting, positive change.
This is a unique opportunity to lead a vital programme of work in a beautiful and welcoming region, making a tangible difference in the lives of young people and their families.This is a public/customer-facing role, where the statutory English language requirement for public sector workers applies.This position will be subject to an enhanced criminal record disclosure check.Working Pattern:This role is a full-time role, for an initial 2 year fixed term period. The role is advertised as full-time year-round, although term-time only working can be discussed for the right candidate. The team operates on a hybrid working arrangement, and is Cornwall-wide meaning that a driving license and vehicle is essential.What you'll need to succeed:You will bring substantial experience in education, a deep understanding of the challenges faced by refugee and asylum-seeking learners, as well as other learners from ethnic minority backgrounds, and a commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion. Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and partnership working skills are essential, as is a passion for making lasting, positive change.This is a unique opportunity to lead a vital programme of work in a beautiful and welcoming region, making a tangible difference in the lives of young people and their families.A post-graduate teaching or social work qualification is desirable, as well as up to date knowledge and training in safeguarding (level 3 equivalent).Please read the role profile for the full details of this role attached below in this advertWhat you'll get in return:Cornwall Council's ambition is to be an employer of choice, a high performing Council and a learning organisation. We commit to providing a reward and benefits package to attract, motivate and reward our employees. We offer a range of flexible working options to our staff. This helps provide our employees with a greater work/life balance. Whilst still ensuring that service needs are met.Our core employee rewards and benefits include:· a competitive salary.· a defined benefit pension scheme, based on your career average earnings. This includes the option for extra voluntary contributions· a generous annual leave entitlement with the potential to purchase additional leave.· A national award-winning employee health and wellbeing programme· Employee benefits scheme giving employees access to a wide range of discounts to local and national goods and services.Additional Information:Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this roleThe full role profile is attachedWe recommend saving a copy of this to refer to if you are invited to an interview.For more information or an informal chat about the role please contact Natasha Davey on Natasha.Davey-Diop@cornwall.gov.ukApplication ProcessPlease attach a supporting statement to your application, you can add your Education & Qualifications details manually using the application form timeline or you can upload your CV. Remember to demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points marked as 'Application' on the Role Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had. Guidance on how to complete your application can be found here - .Please note that applications cannot be edited after they have been submitted, please contact if you have any queries or require assistance with your application.Existing employees must apply using their Cornwall Council email address through the Opportunity Marketplace on Oracle.About Us:Cornwall Council deliver services to more than half a million local people and over five million visitors a year.We are happy to talk about flexible working options such as part-time or compressed hours. More examples of our flexible working opportunities can be found here - .Fairness and inclusion are at the heart of our vision for Cornwall. In order to best serve our communities, we are striving to achieve a diverse workforce that is inclusive of all backgrounds, cultures and identities; e.g., race, disability, sex, gender, age, religion and sexual orientation. We are an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer, and we will assess applicants on their merits.Cornwall Council is committed to safeguarding and following safer recruitment principles to help make sure our staff and volunteers are suitable to work with children, young people and adults at risk. It's a vital part of creating a safe and positive environment and making a commitment to keeping all service users safe from harm.