Virtual School Education Officer
Start date - ASAP
Contract length - Initially 3 months
Hours per week - 37 hours per week
Rate of pay - £221ltd per day
The London Borough of Hillingdon are seeking a Virtual School Education Officer to join their team. As a Virtual School Education Officer, you will manage a caseload of Looked After Children to ensure that they have the support in place to overcome barriers to their learning so that they achieve their full potential.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a caseload of around 35 Looked After Children
- Track and monitor progress and attendance
- Arrange and chair Personal Education Planning meetings
- Agree targets and action plans to support education
- Provide support to foster carers and residential home key workers, social workers, personal advisors and designated teachers/student support services in schools and colleges
Requirements:
- Experience in working with Looked After Children
- Knowledge of the education system and the challenges faced by Looked After Children
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and manage a caseload
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
Qualifications:
- A degree in Education or a related field
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent is desirable
- Experience in working with Looked After Children
How to Apply:
If you are interested in this role and meet the requirements, please submit your CV and a cover letter to erin.webbe@servicecare.org.uk.
