Deputy Education Entitlement Team Coordinator

Warwick – Hybrid Working Available

Contract

Rate: £29.93 – £31.35 per hour

Requirement: Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (travel to schools required)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and driven Deputy Education Entitlement Team Coordinator to support the operational leadership of its Education Entitlement Team (EET). This is a key leadership position focused on ensuring that children and young people who are permanently excluded, at risk of exclusion, or without a school place receive timely, appropriate, and high-quality education.

You will play a central role in leading a team of Learning Mentors, managing complex and high-risk cases, and working collaboratively with schools, alternative provision settings, SENDAR, safeguarding teams, and wider multi-agency partners. This role offers the opportunity to influence inclusive practice across the county, contribute to system-wide improvement, and ensure statutory responsibilities are consistently met. It is both a challenging and rewarding position with a direct impact on outcomes for vulnerable learners.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the leadership and management of the Education Entitlement Team
• Provide supervision, guidance, and performance management to Learning Mentors
• Oversee complex and high-risk cases, ensuring appropriate interventions are in place
• Work collaboratively with schools, alternative provision, SEND services, and safeguarding partners
• Contribute to the development of inclusive practices across Warwickshire
• Ensure compliance with statutory duties relating to education entitlement and exclusions
• Analyse data and provide insight to support decision-making and service improvement

Key Requirements

• Proven experience in leading and managing staff, including supervision, workload allocation, and performance management
• Significant experience working with vulnerable children and young people, particularly those at risk of exclusion or without a school place
• Strong knowledge of statutory guidance relating to exclusions, education entitlement, safeguarding, and SEND
• Ability to build effective partnerships and influence stakeholders across education and multi-agency settings
• Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills
• Confidence to challenge constructively and make sound operational decisions

To find out more information please contact Lily at Lilye@4recruitmentservices.com

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.