Job Description
Virtual School Coordinator\nLocation: Hillingdon, Hybrid Working (Drivers License Required)\n Service Area: Virtual School for Looked After Children\n\nRole Purpose\nWe’re looking for a passionate Virtual School Coordinator to champion the education of Hillingdon’s Looked After Children (LAC) and Care Leavers aged 2–25. You’ll track progress, lead Personal Education Plans (PEPs), and work with schools, carers, and professionals to break down barriers to learning and help children achieve their potential.\n\nWhat You’ll Do\n\nHold a caseload of LAC, tracking attainment, attendance, and progress.\nLead and record high-quality PEP meetings in line with statutory guidance.\nAdvocate for children at admissions, exclusions, and professionals’ meetings.\nAdvise schools, social workers, and carers on education provision and support.\nContribute to Pathway Plans for Care Leavers aged 18–25.\nMaintain accurate data records and use systems to monitor outcomes.\nBuild strong relationships with schools, carers, and partner agencies to secure the best educational opportunities.About You\n\nDegree-level qualification (essential); QTS or postgraduate study (desirable).\nAt least 1 years’ experience in the UK education system or in a Virtual School/education support service.\nExperience working with vulnerable children, including those with SEND or EAL.\nStrong knowledge of safeguarding, barriers to learning, and multi-agency working.\nConfident using Microsoft Office and education data systems.\nSkilled communicator, able to advocate for children and influence professionals.Why Choose Ackerman Pierce?\nAckerman Pierce calls upon over 15 years' worth of experience in recruiting directly into the Social Work Sector. We can offer a unique experience within recruitment where you have your own personal consultant, a DBS and Compliance service with a quick and easy registration process.
We pride ourselves on a guaranteed weekly payment process.\nTo discuss this vacancy further or any other opportunities, please contact Elise Revett or email in your updated CV to us at Ackerman Pierce