Deputy Head, Virtual School – Outcomes & Inclusion Lead

Belmont Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Belmont Recruitment are currently assisting Nottingham City Council's Virtual School Service by sourcing an experienced Senior Education Officer / Deputy Head of Virtual School for an initial 3-month temporary contract in Nottingham.

You will oversee the delivery of educational support for children in care and lead a team of Education Officers and a Data Officer, collaborating with schools, carers, social workers and families to improve outcomes.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Previous experience working within a Virtual School in a Deputy Head of Virtual School capacity.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day delivery of educational support provided by the Virtual School.
• Manage and develop a team of 8 Education Officers and 1 Data Officer, providing supervision and professional guidance.
• Monitor educational data to identify gaps, measure progress and evaluate interventions.
• Lead improvements in attendance, engagement, inclusion and educational participation.
• Work collaboratively with schools, carers, social workers, families and partner organisations.
• Identify barriers to learning and ensure appropriate support is implemented.
• Promote high expectations and help narrow attainment and progress gaps.
• Provide case oversight to ensure support is delivered effectively and in a timely manner.
• Deputise for the Headteacher of the Virtual School.

Education

QTS

Job description

Belmont Recruitment are currently assisting Nottingham City Council's Virtual School Service by sourcing an experienced Senior Education Officer / Deputy Head of Virtual School for an initial 3-month temporary contract in Nottingham.

You will oversee the delivery of educational support for children in care and lead a team of Education Officers and a Data Officer, collaborating with schools, carers, social workers and families to improve outcomes.