Virtual School Education Officer – SO1, Uxbridge
Client: London Borough of Hillingdon
Location: Uxbridge, United Kingdom
Job Category: Education
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 25ca70a00573
Job Views: 14
Posted: 28.04.2025
Expiry Date: 12.06.2025
Job Description:
The Virtual School Officer will manage a caseload of around 35 Looked After Children cared for by The London Borough of Hillingdon. They ensure these children have the support to overcome barriers to their learning, track and monitor progress and attendance, and arrange and chair Personal Education Planning meetings. They also liaise with foster carers, residential home key workers, social workers, and school staff to support the children's educational needs.
Qualifications:
* Degree Level or equivalent
* Qualified Teacher status
* Postgraduate qualification in education or research related to working with vulnerable children or in multi-agency settings
Experience:
* At least 1 year’s experience working within the UK education system or in a virtual school or education support service, or comparable overseas experience
* Recent experience working with vulnerable children, including those with Special Educational Needs and/or English as an Additional Language
Knowledge & Skills:
* Understanding of issues related to the education of Looked After Children and Care Leavers, including barriers to learning
* Technical knowledge of health & safety, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access)
* Research skills related to education, training, and apprenticeships
* Ability to understand data management systems
* Knowledge of Safeguarding and Child Protection processes
* Experience in multi-agency working and partnership collaboration
* Ability to undertake direct work with children and young people in educational settings
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