Hybrid Virtual School Advisor for Carers & Guardians

Wollborg Michelson Personnel Service Inc; Birmingham; Híbrido; GBP 37.000 - 46.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Birmingham City Council is seeking a Virtual School Education Advisor for Carers and Guardians to provide expert education guidance to looked-after children and their carers. This role focuses on designing training, building partnerships, and developing resources to support learning at home and in educational settings.

The post is permanent with hybrid working (typically 1–2 days in the office) and involves collaboration with SENAR, SENDIASS, and school teams to improve outcomes for children in

Formación

• Experience delivering training to adult audiences.
• Knowledge of trauma‑informed practice or attachment‑related needs.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage workload and meet statutory timescales.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to listen, advise and support families sensitively and professionally.
• An understanding of virtual schooling and the unique challenges faced by carers and guardians.

Responsabilidades

• Providing expert advice, support, and guidance on all education matters relating to children in care.
• Designing and delivering high‑quality training and e‑learning for carers and guardians.
• Building strong partnerships with teams such as SENAR, SENDIASS, Admissions, and Exclusions to improve access to support.
• Promoting high expectations for looked after children, ensuring carers can support effective home learning.
• Creating impactful resources, training materials, and website content to communicate best practice.
• Supporting families and carers with school transitions and the effective use of Pupil Premium.
• Collaborating with education staff and social workers to ensure the right interventions are in place to support stability, engagement and academic progress.
• Developing pathways in partnership with the Royal Springboard Foundation and Birmingham Children’s Trust to explore opportunities in independent education settings.

Descripción del empleo

Birmingham City Council is seeking a Virtual School Education Advisor for Carers and Guardians to provide expert education guidance to looked-after children and their carers. This role focuses on designing training, building partnerships, and developing resources to support learning at home and in educational settings.

The post is permanent with hybrid working (typically 1–2 days in the office) and involves collaboration with SENAR, SENDIASS, and school teams to improve outcomes for children in