Manager

Pupil Place Planning Manager
Walsall
Contract
£26.70 per hour PAYE
Our client is looking for an experienced Pupil Place Planning Manager.
* The post holder will be expected to use VDU equipment and an electronic measuring device.
* Attendance at evening meetings and meetings in schools and other establishments will be required.
* Working outside normal office hours will be necessary.
* The post holder will be required to attend Council meetings.
* The post holder will be required to conduct Net Capacity Assessments and consultation meetings on school premises. To provide strategic guidance on place requirement by providing up-to-date specialist advice on all matters related to the council’s statutory responsibilities for school admissions, appeals, children missing education, school organisation and related attendance processes including pupil place planning for EY, SENDI and mainstream pupils
* To manage, monitor and evaluate associated resources to ensure they are well used and represent value for money, in line with local policy and procedure
* Lead and maintain effective procedures and practices in all aspects of service provision including professional supervision arrangements, safe working practices and employment procedures.
* To liase with Ofsted, DfE and Regional Partners to ensure sufficiency is delivered within expected timeframes and meets statutory requirements
Up to date knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance, notably the School Admissions Code, Establishing Schools & Making significant changes, understanding of national legislation and local policies/procedures in Education, Health, Early Years and Family Support
Able to evidence the ability to use data to plan for improved outcomes for children and families through place creation at all education levels
Experience of leading multi- agency working leading resulting in outcomes for children and families
Ability to negotiate, consult and communicate effectively with staff, stakeholders, professionals, and agencies
Ability to demonstrate the skills of investigating, problem solving, conflict resolution and decision making
Evidence of ability to respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns
Excellent verbal, written and communication skills
Able to prioritise workload to ensure statutory deadlines are met
Able to produce and interpret data to ensure activities meet the needs of the locality and are value for money
Experience: specify type, level and qualitative (not quantitative required); if any.
Knowledge and understanding of national and local data and key policies
Experience of assessing need and making appropriate referrals to other agencies
Experience of working in partnership with other services and agencies
Experience of working in a solution focused approach and be able to develop the skills of staff in this way of working
Experience of managing a delegated budget, identifying priorities, and allocating resources
Experience of identifying the quality of provision and give advice or make referrals
Experience of interpreting and forecasting from raw data
Experience of working strategically within an organisation with the ability to achieve affective and productive partnerships
Demonstrate communication skills both written and verbal to include the ability to write reports and produce documents for a range of audiences
Experience of using GIS Software, MapInfo Software, Collect database, Capita One & Microsoft Packages
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