Birmingham Virtual School Area Education Officer
Fixed Term Contract – 24 months.
Grade D – £45,091 – £51,356 (Consultation grade, subject to formal evaluation under Pay Equity Review).
Working 36.5 hours per week. This is a hybrid role, combining visits to school settings in the city and across the country with home working and days based at the Council House.
Birmingham Virtual School is seeking experienced and highly motivated individuals with training and qualifications in the teaching of children and young people aged 5‑16 to take on the leadership role of an Area Education Officer. The Officers will join a team of seven existing officers and support the developing work of the Families First Programme and the school locality teams in Birmingham.
This is a strategic and outward‑facing role, responsible for promoting the educational outcomes for children with a social worker so that attendance, attainment, well‑being and progress are held in high regard. You will work closely with young people, their families, school senior leaders, designated teachers, SENCOs, designated safeguarding leads, social care colleagues and other education professionals to ensure attainment gaps are closed and the potential of each young person is met or exceeded while their individual learning needs are met.
Qualifications
* Significant experience in teaching across a range of 5‑16 settings.
* Understands the educational landscape and legislation for children in care, previously looked‑after children and those known to social care.
* Experience of delivering against strategic priorities and plans.
* Confidence in communicating complex information clearly to a wide range of audiences.
* Strong strategic planning, evaluation and reporting skills.
* Highly organised, collaborative and able to work across professional boundaries.
Legal and Equal Opportunity Statement
Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer and is committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken. Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements before any employment offer can be confirmed.
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