Virtual School Advisory Teacher - 1 Year Fixed Term Contract
Champion the education of children in care, helping them build brighter futures. As a Virtual School Advisory Teacher, you’ll use your teaching experience to make a lasting difference. You’ll work directly with children in care, alongside schools, carers and social workers, to ensure each young person gets the support they need to thrive in education – wherever they’re placed.
Working Style
This is a full-time, Bi-Borough role focused on making a meaningful difference in the lives of care-experienced young people. You will be part of a dedicated and passionate team, with hybrid working. An expectation is to be in a public-facing role three days per week.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Take responsibility for a group of children in care, acting as their advocate in all things education. Review Personal Education Plans (PEPs), monitor progress, and ensure pupil premium funding is used effectively.
* Travel to meet young people wherever they are placed, providing direct support through mentoring, tuition and observation. Build close working relationships with Designated Teachers and school leaders, offering guidance and challenging practice where needed, with the child’s needs at the centre.
* Track data to identify where extra support is needed and help design effective interventions. Support training for school staff, foster carers and social workers to help everyone understand the needs of young people in care.
What You’ll Bring
* Qualified teacher with experience in mainstream education, covering at least two key stages.
* Strong understanding of the legislation around children in care and how it affects their education.
* Ability to work with a wide range of people — from young people and carers to school staff and social workers — and to build trust quickly.
* Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage a busy and varied caseload.
* A genuine commitment to helping children in care succeed academically and in terms of stability, confidence and potential.
Why Join Us
At RBKC, we’re invested in our people and communities. Our Virtual School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted, with a collaborative culture that supports sharing ideas and helping the children we serve. You’ll have access to competitive pay, training opportunities, and meaningful career growth within a high-performing service. Most importantly, you’ll see the impact of your work in the progress of the young people you support.
Role Requirements And Interview Details
* 1 Year Fixed Term Contract.
* Enhanced DBS Check – Adults and Children (including barred list).
* Interviews to take place in the week commencing 27 October 2025.
About Us
Kensington and Chelsea is home to diverse communities, thriving businesses and unique local places. Everything we do is focused on supporting our residents, strengthening our approach and creating a fairer borough. We are a competent and caring Council, delivering services with care and integrity to build a greener, safer and fairer borough for all.
This is a role where teaching experience matters and where your commitment can change lives. If you share our values and have the skills to contribute, we’d love to hear from you.
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