Join Our Team as an Advisory Teacher - Fostering!
Location:
Ashurst, Hampshire
Contract:
Term time only
Hours:
3 days per week (21 hours)
Salary:
£36,000 pro rata
Benefits:
* Company Pension
* Life Assurance x2
* Employee Discount Scheme
* Medical Cash Plan
Ofsted Rating:
Good
About Us
Founded in 1987 by a passionate group of foster parents, we are proud to be the UK's first independent foster care agency. With over 30 years of experience, we continue to thrive, driven by our commitment to support looked-after children.
Our founders recognized that children with challenging beginnings require specialized support. That's why we place the child at the heart of everything we do, surrounding them with an integrated range of services. This is what we call the Integrated Services Programme (ISP).
Our support network has grown to include social workers, fostering advisors, teachers, and therapists, all working collaboratively to provide a therapeutic approach to fostering—something we pioneered.
Your Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative teacher to join our dedicated team at ISP Hampshire and Dorset. In this role, you will:
* Support the education of children across the South region
* Offer guidance to foster carers, schools, and a wide network of professionals
What We’re Looking For
We need an adaptable educator who can teach across all key stages and has experience supporting children with complex needs. Experience with looked-after children is a plus!
* Qualified Teacher Status
* Relevant classroom experience
* Flexibility and creativity in supporting children's education
* Strong decision-making skills for resolving complex educational issues
* Understanding of educational needs and entitlements for children and young people
Your Responsibilities
* Advise on education provision for children within the centre
* Monitor the educational progress of all children associated with the centre
* Support centre staff on educational matters
* Assist in developing education support policies and procedures
* Attend multi-disciplinary team meetings and provide advice in line with childcare and personal education plans
* Communicate effectively with professionals to meet each child's educational needs
* Collaborate with children, young people, foster parents, and professionals for assessment and safeguarding
* Offer advice to schools as needed
* Maintain accurate education case records
* Build relationships with schools, virtual schools, and local authority professionals
Why Join Us?
At ISP, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment.
The successful candidate will need to complete an enhanced DBS check, which will be covered by ISP.
If you’re ready to make a difference, we can’t wait to hear from you! Apply now and join us in our mission to support children and foster families.
ISP is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.