Calderdale Council
Exclusion & Reintegration Officer
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Exclusion & Reintegration Officer
Post Ref: CC863 Please note: Internal, at risk or redeployee applicants will be seen in the first instance.
We are looking to appoint an Exclusion & Re-integration Officer to join our team as soon as possible.
The Exclusion & Reintegration Officer will lead on delivering the Local Authority’s statutory duties in respect of exclusions. The succesfful candidate will act as the lead professional for exclusions and will work closely with Headteachers, senior staff in schools, governors and partner organisations supporting the development and organisation of procedures and policies in relation to school exclusion, in accordance with legislation, national guidance and local policy. If required you will also provide advice on the legal process to parents of a child who has been excluded.
The Exclusions and Re-integration Officer will represent the Local Authority at Governors Discipline Hearings, Independent Review Panels and courts in line with The School Discipline (Pupil Exclusions and reviews) (England) Regulations 2012, to ensure that the local authority is discharging its statutory duties in relation to exclusions.
The successful candidate will be able to prioritise their own workload whilst working proactively with a number of schools. The ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines is essential. The successful applicant will have highly developed communication skills and have had experience of working with vulnerable children, young people and their families. In addition you will have the skills and experience to display good problem solving skills, along with a passion for multi-agency working, being able to negotiate and act as an advocate as and when necessary.
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A degree in a relevant subject (such as Health, Social Care, or Education) and a full UK driving licence are essential for this role.
For an informal discussion, please contact Dafydd Cherry – Dafydd.Cherry@Calderdale.gov.uk
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.
Closing Date: Sunday 12th July 2026 Interview Date: Friday 17th July 2026
This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.
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If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year (unless exceptions apply) and meet the other eligibility criteria. Ensure you are eligible before applying.
We may utilise digital interview methods.
As part of our Vision (https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/) we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities.
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