Education Officer / Advisor - Virtual School

Education First Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Education First Recruitment is seeking two experienced Education Officers/Advisors to support a Virtual School, improving outcomes for looked-after children and vulnerable learners. These interim roles require strong knowledge of barriers faced by vulnerable learners and the ability to collaborate with schools and partner agencies.

You will provide guidance to promote engagement, attendance, attainment and progress while coordinating Personal Education Plans and monitoring progress with

Qualifications

• Previous Virtual School experience is essential.
• Knowledge of educational needs of looked after and vulnerable learners.
• Experience supporting schools, education planning and multi-agency working.
• Understanding of PEPs, safeguarding and educational progress monitoring.
• Strong communication, organisation and report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise schools and professionals on supporting children looked after and vulnerable learners.
• Monitor educational progress, attendance and attainment.
• Support the preparation, review and quality of Personal Education Plans (PEPs).
• Identify barriers to learning and help coordinate appropriate support.
• Work with schools, carers, social workers and other partner agencies.
• Contribute to meetings, case discussions and educational planning.
• Help identify and share effective practice to improve outcomes.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to service reporting.

Skills

Virtual School experience

Knowledge of looked after children and

Multi-agency working

PEPs, safeguarding, progress tracking

Communication

Organisation & report-writing

Team collaboration

Job description

Education Officer / Advisor Virtual School

Education First £32 per hour Interim Opportunities

Education First is seeking two experienced Education Officers / Advisors to support the work of a Virtual School, helping to improve educational outcomes for children looked after and other eligible children and young people.

These opportunities are suited to education professionals with previous Virtual School experience, strong knowledge of the barriers vulnerable learners may face and the ability to work effectively with schools and partner agencies.

The Role

You will provide advice, guidance and practical support to promote educational engagement, attendance, attainment and progress.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise schools and professionals on supporting children looked after and vulnerable learners.
• Monitor educational progress, attendance and attainment.
• Support the preparation, review and quality of Personal Education Plans (PEPs).
• Identify barriers to learning and help coordinate appropriate support.
• Work with schools, carers, social workers and other partner agencies.
• Contribute to meetings, case discussions and educational planning.
• Help identify and share effective practice to improve outcomes.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to service reporting.

Requirements

• Previous Virtual School experience is essential.
• Knowledge of the educational needs of children looked after and vulnerable learners.
• Experience supporting schools, education planning and multi-agency working.
• Understanding of PEPs, safeguarding and educational progress monitoring.
• Strong communication, organisation and report-writing skills.Ability to manage a varied workload and work collaboratively with professionals.

Pay and Working Arrangements

• £32 per hour.
• Two positions available.
• Interim opportunity.
• Location and working arrangements to be confirmed.

Why Work with Education First?

Education First works with schools, local authorities and education services to connect education professionals with rewarding opportunities.

Our team offers a supportive and professional recruitment service, helping candidates find opportunities suited to their experience and career goals.