Schools Resource Directory Project Officer

Role Responsibility

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and committed SEND Schools Resource Directory Project Officer to join our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) service. This is a fixed term (or temporary) 6 month contract

In this role, you will support the development of a number of projects that strengthen the offer of training and resources available to schools and early years settings across Kent,

Your role will involve working closely with key internal stakeholders and would suit someone who is highly organised with the ability to prioritise work under pressure, has a keen eye for detail and works collaboratively with good communication skills.

You will be help ensure that there is consistency in the information being published across resources, including the Kent Education Learning and Skills Information (Kelsi) website, Schools’ Resource Directory and SEND Handbook

This post is considered by Kent County Council to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person.

"Work that works for you and us – let’s talk flexibility!"

We are encouraging and empowering people to work flexibly which includes where, when and how people work while meeting the core business needs . We want our people to be as successful as they can, maximising the use of people’s skills, improving diversity and inclusion, and ensuring that KCC is an employer of choice.

 About The Company KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds and faiths, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.

Please note – if you are interested, please apply as soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer.

It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people.

 For more details please go to Disability Confident https://jobs.kent.gov.uk/working-here/what-to-expect/being-an-inclusive-employer

This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Contact Details

Contact Details For more information about the role please find contact details below:

Sophie Dann - SEND Special Educational Needs and disabilities (SEND) Strategic Development Manager Tel: 3000418669

About the Company

KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds and faiths, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.

Please note – if you are interested, please apply as soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply.