Head of Virtual School - Education, Data & Inclusion

Belmont Recruitment; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Belmont Recruitment is seeking an experienced Senior Education Officer / Deputy Head of Virtual School to join Nottingham City Council's Virtual School Service on a 3-month temporary contract.

You will oversee educational support for children in care, previously looked-after children and those with a social worker, while leading a team of Education Officers and a Data Officer to improve outcomes.

Qualifications

• QTS and prior Deputy Head of Virtual School experience are essential.
• Experience leading a team of Education Officers and a Data Officer.
• Ability to monitor data, identify gaps and evaluate interventions.
• Proven ability to work with schools, carers, social workers and families.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day delivery of educational support by the Virtual School.
• Manage and develop a team of Education Officers and a Data Officer.
• Monitor educational data to identify gaps, measure progress and evaluate interventions.
• Lead improvements in attendance, engagement, inclusion and educational participation.
• Collaborate with schools, carers, social workers, families and partner organisations.
• Identify barriers to learning and implement targeted support.
• Promote high expectations to narrow attainment gaps.
• Provide case oversight to ensure timely support delivery.
• Deputise for the Headteacher of the Virtual School.

Skills

Team leadership

Data analysis

Educational support

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Belmont Recruitment is seeking an experienced Senior Education Officer / Deputy Head of Virtual School to join Nottingham City Council's Virtual School Service on a 3-month temporary contract.

You will oversee educational support for children in care, previously looked-after children and those with a social worker, while leading a team of Education Officers and a Data Officer to improve outcomes.