General information Reference 004887 Closing Date 15/12/2025 Service Area Directorate Chief Executive Service Area Education, SEND & Schools Category Education - Education, SEND & Schools - All Job Title Virtual School Advisor Grade BBU11 Salary Range (£ pro rata for part time roles) BBU11 41,771 - 45,091 Contract Type Full time permanent Contract Hours 37 Job Advert We are seeking a passionate and experienced Education Advisor to join our Virtual School team, supporting young people in Key Stages 4 and 5, with a particular focus on Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children (UASC) and other vulnerable learners. About the Role As an Education Advisor, you will champion the educational progress and achievement of young people in care and previously looked after children, ensuring they receive high quality, personalised education. You will provide expert guidance and targeted support to schools, colleges, and social care professionals on effective strategies for supporting KS4 and KS5 learners and UASC. Monitor and track attendance, attainment, and progression to identify barriers and interventions. Work closely with designated teachers, social workers, and post 16 providers to develop individual education plans and transition pathways. Deliver training and raise awareness around the educational needs and experiences of UASC and post 16 learners. Contribute to the Virtual School’s strategic priorities and statutory responsibilities. This is a hybrid role with opportunities to work both in the office and at home. How to apply When you are ready to apply, click on ‘Apply for Vacancy’; you will be asked to upload a CV and answer some application questions. The application questions require a yes/no response. Please make sure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role you are applying for, the job profile below will show the essential selection criteria. An optional CV template is provided below. Closing Date: 15th December 2025 Interview Date: 8th January 2026 Please note: The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of: · a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving) · a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only) unless the appointment is business critical For further information, please email recruitment.team@bedford.gov.uk Guaranteed Interview Schemes Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and the Care Leavers Covenant, we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for. Bedford Borough Council is also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for. Visa Sponsorship Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role Enhanced DBS Post This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If your application is successful you will be required to declare any spent and unspent convictions, adult cautions (simple or conditional) that are not "protected" as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). Additional Vacancy Information Allowance (pro rata for part time roles) N/A Work Pattern Mon to Fri Is this an enhanced DBS role? Yes Is this a politically restricted role? No Is this a customer facing role which requires a fluent English Speaker? Yes Location Bedfordshire, Bedford Borough Council Recruitment, Bedford Location Borough Hall Bedford Is this a designated car user position? Yes