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Virtual School Project Officer, Stockton-on-Tees
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Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom
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Other
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EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 049321505937
Job Views: 5
Posted: 12.08.2025
Expiry Date: 26.09.2025
Job Description:
Further Information
* Are you highly motivated, creative and innovative, with a deep commitment to improving outcomes for Children in our Care?
* Are you passionate about advocating for children and young people, through partnership working and leading projects which can make a difference?
* Can you work strategically to plan, deliver and evaluate projects that will support children to reengage with learning and promote achievement?
Look no further, we have a fantastic opportunity to join our team as a Project Officer for the Virtual School here at Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council.
The Virtual School for Children in Our Care and Previously in Care would like to appoint a Project Officer to work in the Virtual School Team.
The person appointed would work as part of the Virtual School Team to lead and coordinate specific project and developmental work within the remit of the Virtual School’s statutory and non-statutory duties to provide high quality and timely responses to the young people and parent/carers who are entitled to Virtual School support.
Candidates should be fully committed to supporting the educational outcomes and emotional wellbeing of children entitled to support from the Virtual School and have the necessary skills and knowledge to be the educational advocate for children who fall under the remit of the Virtual School. The Virtual School supports children from birth to 18.
As a Project Officer, you will have the ability to work with all agencies and relevant partners to ensure that children entitled to Virtual School support receive the best possible opportunities to reach their maximum educational potential by promoting a culture of high aspirations and advocating for children/young people.
This is an exciting opportunity for a person who would like to work as part of a supportive, innovative, and enthusiastic team, who work passionately to support children and young people known to social care.
This is a fixed-term contract, expected to last 12 months, with periodic reviews.
As this is a fixed-term post, secondment opportunities will be considered for internal employees. Please obtain prior approval from your current line manager before applying. For more details, refer to the council’s secondment policy.
For more detailed information about the role, please see the Job Description and Person Specification in the Supporting Documents section.
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council prides itself on being a great place to work where staff are trusted, valued, and supported to make a positive contribution.
We offer an excellent total reward package, including:
* A competitive salary of up to £39,513.
* 27 days annual leave per year, increasing to 32 with 5 years’ service (plus bank holidays). Ability to purchase additional leave is available.
* Generous Pension Scheme through the LGPS with options to pay extra and plan for retirement.
* Access to various employee benefits including learning & development opportunities, a car lease scheme, discounts at retailers, an employee assistance programme, and physiotherapy services.
Additionally, you can work flexibly, including part of your week from home, based on service requirements.
For more information about working for Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, visit our Careers webpage.
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