Education Officer for Children in Care
Job Summary
Advert Start Date:
12/06/2023
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 21/06/2023 23:59
Salary:
£27, 852 – £31,099
Further Information
Peterborough Virtual School (PVS) have an exciting opening for full-time education professionals to join their staff.
As a team within the Local Authority, PVS work to promote and support the education of Peterborough’s Children in Care, Children Previously in Care and Children with a Social Worker.
For further information please see our website: https://www.cambslearntogether.co.uk/peterborough-school-improvement/peterborough-virtual-school.
The key purpose of the role is to work alongside Education Advisors to ensure that children in care have access to a high quality, aspirational education which meets their holistic needs in a safe environment and relationally driven culture.?The role will specialise in working in partnership with education settings, social workers, carers and other professionals to promote the education of Peterborough’s Children in Care (CiC).
We offer:
· the opportunity to make a difference to the education of Peterborough’s vulnerable
children
· a supportive, experienced and caring team
· training opportunities to nurture your development
· the opportunity, within team expectations, to work flexibly
You will:
· have knowledge of relational practice approaches to support young people’s education
· have knowledge of appropriate support systems and effective interventions available for
supporting children in care
· have knowledge of school curricula and assessment and tracking systems
· be able to form and maintain positive working relationships with a range of professionals
whilst providing challenge and support as required
· be confident at communicating effectively and be able to work on your own initiative and lead meetings.
We welcome enquiries.
Please contact Nichola Phillips (Deputy Headteacher) by email: nichola.phillips@peterborough.gov.uk
Deadline for applications: Midday Wednesday 21st June
Shortlisting: Friday 23rd June
Interviews will be held: Monday 26th June
We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Peterborough and want our workforce to reflect this diversity, which we believe is beneficial for our employees, the organisation and the communities we serve.
Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.