Education Advisor

Leicestershire County Council; Wanlip; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

The Leicestershire Virtual School is recruiting an Education Advisor to promote the education of looked-after children and care leavers. You will coordinate the Personal Education Plan across age ranges, working with social workers, schools and foster carers to achieve positive outcomes.

You will champion attachment theory, understand the barriers faced by children in care, and apply UK guidance while delivering meetings online or in person.

Qualifications

• Level 6 qualification or demonstrable experience.
• Experience in a school/college/LA supporting vulnerable learners.
• Knowledge of attachment and trauma theory and/or practice.
• Understanding barriers faced by children in care in accessing education.
• Knowledge of education legislation relating to children in care.
• Understanding of current UK qualification system and data analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across audiences.
• Ability to self-organise and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Personal Education Plan process across age ranges.
• Collaborate with social workers, education settings and foster carers.
• Champion attachment-informed practice and advocate for looked after children.
• Chair and attend meetings online or face to face.

Skills

Level 6 qualification

Vulnerable learners support

Attachment theory

Education legislation

UK qualification system

Data analysis

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Level 6 qualification

Job description

The Leicestershire Virtual School supports our looked-after children and care leavers to access high quality education and achieve their potential. We are firmly focused on raising aspirations and narrowing attainment and progress gaps to improve outcomes and life chances. Due to the promotion of a current Education Advisor we wish to appoint a permanent full time, Education Advisor to have responsibility for promoting the education of looked after young people by working collaboratively with a range of partners and agencies, including social workers, education settings and foster carers. You will coordinate the statutory Personal Education Plan process across age ranges, thereby ensuring good quality planning leading to positive educational outcomes. Understanding the barriers faced by children in care and care leavers is key to successful delivery of duties. The Leicestershire Virtual School is at the forefront of promoting understanding of attachment theory and trauma-informed practice which will enable you to support, challenge and advocate on behalf of a caseload of children and young people in care. In addition, you will be supported to acquire in-depth knowledge and understanding of DFE statutory guidance as it relates to the education of looked after children and previously looked after children. You will be confident at communicating effectively and accurately both in writing and orally, chairing and attending meetings delivered online or face to face. You will be efficient and organised, yet keen to bring innovation and creativity to deliver service improvements. You must be able to work on your own initiative, but with the support from our caring, supportive and committed team. An enhanced with barred list DBS check is required for this post. For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex-offenders, please see our .

Key Criteria

• Level 6 qualification Or Demonstrable experience identified below;
• Experience of working in a school / college / alternative curriculum environment / local authority supporting vulnerable learners
• Knowledge of attachment and trauma theory and/or practice
• Excellent understanding of the barriers children in care may experience in accessing educational opportunities
• Knowledge of legislation and guidance relating to education and specifically to children in care e.g. School admission, SEND procedures and processes
• An understanding of current UK qualification system, data analysis and its uses.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, across the full range of audiences
• Able to self-organise and meet strict deadlines

In addition, we also expect you to share and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents.

Interested in Flexible Working?

We are a .

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

About Leicestershire County Council

At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone. Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose. For further information on what it's like to work for us and the benefits we offer, please refer to the following