Senior Education Officer / Deputy Head Of Virtual School

Education First Recruitment; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Education First Recruitment is seeking an experienced Senior Education Officer / Deputy Head of Virtual School to lead the Virtual School’s strategic direction and delivery for looked after children and other vulnerable learners.

The role focuses on driving educational progress, strengthening partnerships with schools, social care and agencies, and ensuring Personal Education Plans are developed and reviewed to improve outcomes.

Qualifications

• Previous Virtual School experience is essential.
• Strong knowledge of the educational needs of children looked after and vulnerable learners.
• Experience of education leadership, service development or strategic coordination.
• Understanding of Personal Education Plans (PEPs), safeguarding and relevant education legislation and guidance.
• Excellent communication, analytical and partnership-working skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support the strategic leadership and development of the Virtual School.
• Monitor educational outcomes, attendance, attainment and progress.
• Provide advice and guidance to schools, social care teams and partner agencies.
• Support the development and review of Personal Education Plans (PEPs).
• Identify barriers to learning and coordinate appropriate interventions.
• Promote effective multi-agency working to improve outcomes for children looked after.
• Contribute to service improvement, performance monitoring and reporting.
• Support and guide education professionals and partner organisations.

Skills

Virtual School experience

Education leadership

Strategic coordination

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Partnership working

Job description

Senior Education Officer / Deputy Head of Virtual School

Education First | £400-£450 per day | Interim Opportunity

Education First is seeking an experienced Senior Education Officer / Deputy Head of Virtual School to support the strategic leadership and delivery of services for children looked after and other eligible children and young people.

This is an excellent opportunity for a knowledgeable education professional with proven Virtual School experience, strong leadership skills and a commitment to improving educational outcomes for vulnerable learners.

The Role

The successful candidate will work alongside senior leaders to drive educational progress, strengthen partnership working and ensure children and young people receive the support they need to achieve their potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the strategic leadership and development of the Virtual School.
• Monitor educational outcomes, attendance, attainment and progress.
• Provide advice and guidance to schools, social care teams and partner agencies.
• Support the development and review of Personal Education Plans (PEPs).
• Identify barriers to learning and coordinate appropriate interventions.
• Promote effective multi-agency working to improve outcomes for children looked after.
• Contribute to service improvement, performance monitoring and reporting.
• Support and guide education professionals and partner organisations.

Requirements

• Previous Virtual School experience is essential.
• Strong knowledge of the educational needs of children looked after and vulnerable learners.
• Experience of education leadership, service development or strategic coordination.
• Understanding of PEPs, safeguarding and relevant education legislation and guidance.
• Excellent communication, analytical and partnership-working skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively with senior stakeholders.

Pay and Working Arrangements

• £400-£450 per day.
• 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 skilled professionals with opportunities where they can make a meaningful difference.

Our team provides a supportive, professional service, helping candidates access suitable opportunities and offering guidance throughout the recruitment process.