School Poverty Policy Officer x 2 Posts
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Fixed Term
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
10/09/2025
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 29/09/2025 09:00
Job Category:
Schools - Support
Employment Location:
Town Hall, South Shields
Further Information
School Poverty Policy Officer x 2 Posts
(Town Hall, South Shields)
£33,699 pa
Fixed Term Contracts until 30 September 2026. (Internal secondments are welcome to apply. Please seek approval from your Line Manager before applying.)
You will be required to drive forward South Tyneside’s “Reducing the Cost of the School Day” initiative, which the Council is expanding to more schools, by conducting poverty audits that focus on the challenges faced by schools, families and young people.
You will work with schools to identify barriers to education and wellbeing and signpost to essential support services. By listening to the voices of young people, families and staff, you will provide key insights to shape school policies and interventions, support families during the cost-of-living crisis, and contribute to broader anti-poverty strategies across the Borough.
For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Laura Liddell, Anti-Poverty Strategy Co-ordinator on 07801 550 293.
We offer an excellent benefits package and further information is available here - www.southtyneside.gov.uk/workinghere
South Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks.
We do not currently offer skilled worker visa sponsorship.
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Closing date: 9.00 am, Monday 29 September 2025.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.