Education Coordinator

Children's Social Care, Wokingham; Wokingham; Hybrid; GBP 31,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a part-time Virtual School Education Coordinator. The role involves administrative tasks and financial record maintenance, ensuring effective communication with partners regarding training offers. Candidates should have excellent communication skills, be highly organized, and possess at least a pass in Maths and English GCSE. This position offers a flexible working arrangement but requires an enhanced DBS check.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Free Onsite Gym

Learning & Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Teams and other applications is essential.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are critical.

Responsibilities

• Update tuition spreadsheet and Virtual School roll.
• Respond to finance queries and maintain updated website information.
• Coordinate with tuition partners and prepare annual celebration certificates.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

IT literate and experience of Microsoft suite

Highly organised with attention to detail

Education

Maths and English GCSE (pass)

Job description

Employer: Wokingham Borough Council

Salary: £21,379 per annum, plus benefits (full‑time equivalent £30,519)

Location: Shute End/Home Working

Contract: Contract

Working Pattern: Flexible Hours/Part Time/Term Time

Hours: 30 hours per week. 4 days per week.

DBS Check: Enhanced

Closing Date: 20/01/2026 at 23:00

Reference: 711381

We have a fantastic opportunity available for a Virtual School Education Coordinator to join our Virtual School here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a part time (term time only), fixed term contract basis until 31st March 2027.

As the Education Coordinator, you will be responsible for all administrative tasks and ensuring financial records are accurate and up to date. You will also be responsible for liaison with internal and external partners to communicate our training offer and coordinate attendance.

The Virtual School promotes and champions the education of Children we care for, previously looked after children (PLAC), children who have a social worker or who have kinship care arrangements.

You will work to support the Virtual School team with all administrative tasks including maintaining our Virtual School roll and managing our ePEP platform.

We’re a dedicated team, and we provide support, guidance and challenge to colleagues across Children’s Services as well as to foster carers, families and educational settings.

Benefits

• Generous Annual Leave
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• GP Helpline - Available 7 days a week
• Employee Assistance Programme – Including a 24/7 Your Care Helpline
• Free Eye Tests and Flu Vaccines
• Free Onsite Gym – Located at Shute End Offices, Wokingham
• Local & Lifestyle Discounts – Save on shopping, entertainment, dining out & more
• Move through Menopause Course
• Sports & Social Group Activities – Including running, football, cricket & more
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Employee Networks
• And more!

Key Responsibilities

• Update tuition spreadsheet
• Update Virtual School roll
• Update ePEP our learning platform
• Respond to finance queries
• Respond to incoming queries to the main Virtual School inbox
• Maintain website with updated information and monthly DT briefing
• Prepare termly target documents for young people and arrange translations where required
• Organise PP+ funding approvals and liaise with Schools’ Finance
• Book and arrange termly team meetings
• Prepare annual celebration certificates.
• Prepare GCSE and Post-16 results spreadsheet
• Conference planning and coordination
• Coordination with tuition partnersComplete all financial functions to support the leadership of the Virtual School.

Candidate Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• IT literate and experience of Microsoft suite of applications including Teams.
• Highly organised, good attention to detail and able to prioritise workload effectively.
• Some understanding of education and social care is desirable.
• Maths and English GCSE (pass)
• Enhanced DBS check

Our Area

Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.

We’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.

How to apply

Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.

Additional Information

Wokingham Borough Council is an equal opportunities employer.

We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.

We will review applications daily and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.

All offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre‑employment checks.

Applicants must provide proof of right to work in the UK at interview stage and upon receiving a job offer.

All successful candidates will be subject to DBS checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Due to high volume of applications, we regret we cannot respond to every applicant individually.

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.