Slough Children First
Strategic Education Advisor
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Fixed Term Contract for 18 months
We are seeking an experienced, passionate, and influential Strategic Education Advisor to join our Multi-Agency Protection Team (MACPT). You’ll be playing a pivotal role in shaping outcomes for children and young people across Slough.
This is a unique opportunity to work at the heart of the safeguarding system, bringing educational expertise into multi-agency decision-making and strengthening partnerships between education, children’s social care, and wider safeguarding services.
As a Strategic Education Advisor, you’ll provide strategic leadership and specialist educational expertise within Slough’s Multi-Agency Child Protection Team. You’ll act as the key link between children’s social care, education providers, and safeguarding partners, ensuring that education perspectives are fully considered in safeguarding, Family Help, and statutory decision-making processes.
You’ll also identify emerging themes, barriers, and risks affecting children and young people, ensuring that educational intelligence contributed effectively to service development and system improvement.
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We work on a hybrid basis, with a minimum of 3 days per week based in the office.
If You’re Looking for a New Challenge and Want to Be Part of an Exciting Journey to Turn Children’s Services Around in Slough, Then Come and Join Us. In Return, We Can Offer You
- Training and development opportunities
- Agile working supported by technology
- Flexible working policies
- Friendly working environment and great colleagues
Slough is one of the UK’s most diverse and well-connected towns, offering a vibrant place to live and work just outside London. Ongoing regeneration and investment have enhanced local amenities, public spaces, and employment opportunities, while the cost of living remains more affordable than central London. With direct trains to Central London in under 20 minutes and excellent road links via the M4, M25, and M40, Slough is an accessible and welcoming location to build your career.
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Our Values and Commitment
We are driven by our vision to ensure Happy, Safe & Loved, Thriving children and young people. Our work is guided by strong values — being child-focused, honest and respectful, improving constantly, looking ahead, and delivering together.
We are looking for people who share these values and are passionate about making a positive difference. In return, we offer a supportive, inclusive environment where collaboration, learning, and care truly matter.
If this reflects who you are, we would love to hear from you!
Strategic Education Advisor
Observatory House, 25 Windsor Road, Slough, Berkshire, United Kingdom
SL1 2EL
£56,354 - £62,066 (including LW of £1130) per year
Contract - Full-time
Posted today
Closing date: 25/10/2026
Job reference: DR1705452ObsSEA
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