Education Advisor

London Borough of Bexley; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government organization in Greater London is seeking two enthusiastic Education Advisors. The role involves providing support for children and young adults in care, promoting educational achievement and coordinating educational plans. Ideal candidates will possess knowledge of educational needs and experience in supporting young adults. The position offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities for mentoring and development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable about educational needs of children and young adults.
• Experienced in guiding students in secondary school and college.
• Skilled in promoting high aspirations among students.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support and guidance to children and young adults.
• Coordinate Personal Education Plan process for the caseload.
• Collaborate with schools, care professionals, and stakeholders.

Skills

Knowledge of educational needs

Experience in supporting young adults

Ability to coordinate processes

Strong communication skills

Education

Relevant training or qualifications

Job description

Role Overview

(Flexible working arrangements available and part-time hours between 28-36 hours considered), We are seeking two enthusiastic and experienced professionals for the role of Education Advisor to provide direct support and guidance for a caseload of children and young adults who are in Bexley's care. Professionals will possess a range of knowledge and experience in education but will specifically be able to guide and support young adults who are:

• In Secondary School
• In 6th Form or College
• In an apprenticeship or internship or in employment
• Seeking education, employment or training
• Have additional learning needs which may include an EHCP
• Not in education, employment or training
• Becoming more independent and preparing to leave our care at age 18

Key Responsibilities and Profile

This is a unique role within the Virtual School service, with opportunity to collaborate and innovate, along with caseload responsibility for coordinating the statutory Personal Education Plan process for children and young adults in our care. The Education Advisor will lead on promoting best practice that will support the educational achievement of the priority group, working closely with the wider professional network around the child, including parents, carers, schools, education and social care professionals. The Education Advisor will be passionate about securing effective support for children and young adults in their area of work. The candidate will be required to support a number of strategic priorities and projects within the service and to work within a phase focused team to improve outcomes for children and young adults in our care.

The successful candidate will be knowledgeable about the educational needs of children and young adults, with expertise in their chosen area and skilled in identifying appropriate routes to assessment and support. This post is instrumental in helping the local authority deliver an excellent service for all children in our care and young adults leaving care. The successful candidate will demonstrate their ability to confidently talk to children and young people about setting high aspirations, and to professionals, partners and stakeholders about the high expectations we set for ourselves and others in order to improve educational outcomes.

Application Requirements

We welcome and value applications from education professionals from a range of backgrounds with appropriate training or qualifications to meet the requirements of the 'Education Advisor' role. For the full list of essential and desirable criteria for this role then please refer to the Person Specification within the Job Description. Please upload your personal statement under the Relevant Experience and Skills section and ensure this fully aligns to the role criteria. This should not be more than two sides of A4.

Disability Confident

Disability Confident. About Disability Confident. A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people.

About Bexley

Bexley is a vibrant and diverse outer London Borough nestled in the Thames Gateway between London and Kent which means it combines the perfect blend of city vibe and the tranquillity of Kent. It's got award-winning parks, open spaces, and heritage sites. The borough has excellent transport connections, including the Elizabeth Line and proximity to the M25. Bexley offers fantastic amenities such as libraries, leisure centres, and shopping areas. Our borough is also home to numerous primary and secondary schools, as well as further education institutions.

Benefits

We will offer you in return a package that includes a competitive salary, coaching and mentoring programmes, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. For more information on the benefits package on offer please refer to the Candidate Information document.