Bradford Council - Elective Home Education Officer

Organization: Bradford Council / Education Safeguarding Service (via Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency)

Location: Britannia House, 3rd Floor Hall Ings, United Kingdom

Job Type: Permanent, Term-Time (Full-Time hours during term time)

Salary Range: £34,434 to £36,363 (SO1, SCP 23 to SCP 25 Pro-rata, Term Time)

Application Closing Date: 6 September 2026

Job Introduction

Make a difference to the children of Bradford by championing safe settings and suitable education!

Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is proud to partner with Bradford Council to recruit a term-time Elective Home Education Officer within the Education Safeguarding Service (Schools & Learning).

The Education Safeguarding Service is dedicated to ensuring all children of compulsory school age across the district can access, attend, and enjoy safe educational settings, while empowering adults with the knowledge to support them effectively. As part of this collaborative team, you will help coordinate wellbeing efforts, provide guidance on safeguarding and Elective Home Education (EHE), and drive forward imaginative, forward-thinking practice.

About the Role

As an Elective Home Education Officer, you will work collaboratively with Council teams and wider agencies to support children and families. Key responsibilities include:

Advisory & Support: Providing expert advice and support to education settings and staff regarding safeguarding matters and EHE.
EHE Guidance: Supporting families and professionals in understanding what constitutes a suitable full-time education.
Standards & Compliance: Responding effectively to practices that fall below agreed standards and policies set out by the DfE and the Local Safeguarding Children Board.
Collaborative Working: Partnering with wider agencies to ensure a coordinated, supportive approach to the wellbeing of children and young people.

About You

We are looking for a dedicated, proactive professional with a passion for children's safeguarding and education. You will bring strong communication skills, an understanding of statutory guidelines surrounding elective home education, and the ability to work collaboratively across multiple agencies to achieve positive outcomes for children and families.

Why Work for Bradford Council?

Bradford Council offers a supportive, inclusive, and culturally diverse working environment with great employee benefits, including:

Competitive term-time salary package (SO1, SCP 23 - 25 Pro-rata)
Local Government Pension Scheme and flexible working arrangements
Comprehensive training, professional development, and structured support
Access to the RESPECT Allyship Programme and employee wellbeing offers