We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Hillingdon to assist with the appointment of a Virtual School Education Officer, on a 3-month contract, likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.
Rate of Pay: £174.89 - £230.61 per day
Responsibilities:
* Hold a caseload of Looked After Children (218) and track their attainment, attendance, and progress.
* Lead and record Personal Education Plan (PEP) meetings and contribute to Pathway Plans.
* Provide advice, guidance, and advocacy to schools, carers, and professionals to support children known to Social Care.
* Contribute to training for school staff, social workers, and carers on the education of Looked After Children.
* Work in partnership with agencies inside and outside the borough to ensure joined-up services.
Essential Requirements:
* Degree level qualification (or equivalent).
* Minimum 1 years experience within the UK education system, a virtual school, or an education support service.
* Experience of working with vulnerable children or young people.
* Strong knowledge of the barriers to education for Looked After Children and ways to overcome them.
* Understanding of safeguarding and child protection processes.
* Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and data management systems.
Please note:
* You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
* You should have right to work in U.K
* This role requires an Enhanced DBS
Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.
Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.
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