Secondary Education Advocate

Bristol City Council; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Bristol is seeking an Education Advocate (Secondary) to enhance the educational outcomes for children in care. The successful candidate will work alongside young people and various professionals to develop high-quality education plans tailored to individual needs. This full-time, permanent role also includes an excellent rewards package and a supportive work environment, contributing to meaningful community impact.

Benefits

Membership of the Local Government pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in education.
• Knowledge of challenges faced by children in care.
• Proven ability to plan and achieve success in education.

Responsibilities

• Support the virtual school's objectives in securing educational outcomes.
• Ensure high-quality personal education plans for children in care.
• Collaborate with multi-agency partners and education settings.

Skills

Experience working with young people

Knowledge of challenges children in care face

Experience in planning for and achieving success

Job description

Education Advocate (Secondary)

Full Time, Permanent, pro-rata term-time only plus 5 days (37 hours per week)

We are pleased to announce we are recruiting for an Education Advocate for secondary level. This role supports the virtual school's objectives in securing the best provision and educational outcomes for children in care.

You will work alongside young people, carers, social workers, education settings and other professionals to ensure every child has a high-quality personal education plan that supports their education and training.

You will work closely with multi‑agency partners and education settings to ensure the actions in the plan are carried out and care‑experienced young people are supported in all areas of their education.

If you have experience working with young people in education, knowledge of the challenges children in care may face, and experience of planning for and achieving success, we would welcome your application.

Shortlisting is scheduled setzt to be completed by 29th January 2026, and interviews are expected to take place around 10th February 2026.

Enhanced DBS Check required.

Why Bristol City Council

We go OWthat extra mile for our people; we offer a fast‑moving, supportive work environment where you can develop new skills within a high‑profile organisation.

You’ll receive an excellent rewards package, including membership of the Local Government pension scheme and generous annual leave allowance, as well as a supportive environment where you can help make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

How do I apply?

If you share our values, please demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification. If a large number of applications is received, we may also consider desirable criteria.

Disability Confident Employer

We value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any applicant that considers themselves disabled and meets the essential criteria is guaranteed an interview. We will make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support.

Equality and Diversity

At Bristol City Council, we welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. study Appointments are made on merit.

The personal information section (including your name) you will complete on the application form is confidential and not visible to hiring managers, ensuring fair treatment for all applicants.