About Us
Set up in by a small but passionate group of foster parents, we became the UK’s first independent foster care agency. That gives us the benefit of over years of fostering experience, and we’re still going strong.
The founder members recognised that looked-after children – especially those who had very difficult starts in life – needed specialist support. From the very beginning, they placed the child at the centre of their thinking and surrounded them with an integrated range of support services. In fact, that’s what ISP means: Integrated Services Programme.
Over time, this circle of support has expanded to include a wide range of professionals that children and foster parents can access whenever they need to. This includes social workers, fostering advisors, teachers and therapists, who all work together to support foster parents and the children they care for. This is known as a ‘therapeutic approach’ to fostering, and it is something that we pioneered.
Requirements
ISP Hampshire and Dorset is seeking an enthusiastic, skilled and innovative teacher to join our dedicated team. In this role, you will support the education of children across the South region, offering guidance and support to foster carers, schools, teachers and a wide network of professionals working with ISP children.
We are looking for an adaptable educator with the ability to teach across all key stages and experience supporting children with complex needs. Experience working with looked-after children would be advantageous.
1. Qualified Teacher Status
2. Relevant classroom experience
3. Ability to be flexible and creative in supporting children’s education
4. Ability to make effective decisions to support others in resolving complex educational issues
5. Working knowledge and understanding of the educational needs and entitlements for children and young people
Responsibilities
6. Advise on education provision for children within the centre where appropriate
7. Monitor the educational progress of all children associated with the centre
8. Provide support to centre staff on educational matters
9. Assist with the development of education support, policy and procedures
10. Attend multi-disciplinary team meetings and advise in line with childcare plans and personal education plans
11. Liaise and communicate effectively with professionals within the centre to ensure each child’s educational needs are met
12. Work in partnership with children, young people, foster parents and professionals to support assessment, planning and safeguarding processes
13. Offer advice to schools where appropriate
14. Maintain accurate and effective education case records
15. Promote and build relationships with schools, virtual schools and relevant local authority professionals
To find out more about this opportunity, feel free to reach out to Fiona Hutchison, our Registered Manager, on — she’d love to hear from you!
To be considered, simply send us your application — we can’t wait to get in touch!
No agencies please.
ISP is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.