Senior Lead for KS4 - Education - Virtual School

Croydon Council; Croydon; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Croydon is seeking a Senior Lead for KS4 in education. The role involves leading a small team dedicated to improving educational outcomes for children in care. Candidates should possess a relevant degree, teacher qualifications, and experience in education settings, particularly with looked after children. The position offers a salary range of £60,573-£62,766, with a hybrid working model, emphasizing collaboration and inclusion in education.

Qualifications

• Experience in working with looked after children and/or young carers.
• Track record of successfully addressing underachievement in schools.
• Experience of leading Continuing Professional Development for colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of advisory teachers.
• Monitor and evaluate educational standards for children in care.
• Collaborate with education settings and social care.

Skills

Teaching experience

Knowledge of legislation for children in care

Excellent interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Education

First degree or relevant experience

Recognised teacher qualification

Job description

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Job Description

Senior Lead for KS4 - Education

Salary: Grade 16 £60,573-£62,766
Permanent - 36 hours per week
Hybrid working

Job Purpose

Do you believe in the transformative power of education for adolescents... if so, we want to hear from you. We at Croydon Virtual School need an outstanding experienced educator with a track record of championing inclusion and removing barriers for young people. Our Senior Lead for KS4 (Y9-11) role is unique in offering the opportunity to work closely with colleagues in education settings and social care to raise standards and outcomes and remove barriers to success for all the children in the care of Croydon wherever they live. You are relentless in your passion to monitor, evaluate and amplify the voices of our adolescents through their education networks. You will lead a small, dedicated team of brilliant advisory teachers and report into the SLT of Virtual School under the Strategic Lead for Children In Care and Care Leavers. You will have strong knowledge of legislation relating to children in care and the challenges they can face. You will be innovative and able to work both autonomously and in a small strong established team - sound like your next challenge we'd love to hear from you.

Essential Requirements

A first degree or relevant experience and a recognised teacher qualification
Successful teaching experience in a range of schools.
Experience / qualification in working with looked after children and / or young carers.
An excellent track record of successfully addressing underachievement in schools.
Experience of leading Continuing Professional Development for colleagues and of influencing practice.
Work with/for children in care and knowledge of their specific needs.
The postholder must have experience of working with the public and experience of performing a similar role in an educational environment.
Knowledge of the features that make schools and classrooms inclusive and ability to identify the barriers that may stop pupils or groups from succeeding.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to negotiate with different groups, such as headteachers, teachers, social workers, carers and governors.
Excellent written and oral skills, including ICT and presentation skills.
Have up-to-date knowledge of, and interest in, current developments in pedagogy related to the achievement of looked after children.

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About Us

Croydon Council's priorities

The Council balances its books, listens to residents, and delivers good sustainable services

• Get a grip on the finances and make the council financially sustainable
• Become a council which listens to, respects and works in partnership with Croydon's diverse communities and businesses
• Strengthen collaboration and joint working with partner organisations and the voluntary, community and faith sectors
• Ensure good governance is embedded and adopt best practice
• Develop our workforce to deliver in a manner that respects the diversity of our communities

Key business plan outcomes:

• Croydon is a place of opportunity for business, earning and learning
• Children and young people in Croydon have the chance to thrive, learn and fulfil their potential
• Croydon is a cleaner, safer and healthier place, a borough we're proud to call home
• People can lead healthier and independent lives for longer
• Croydon Council's new ways of working

Equal Opportunities Statement

Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Subject to business needs, we will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working, whereby staff attend the workplace for part of their working week and work from home, or elsewhere, remotely for the rest of the time.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.

Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
The Successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check, if the role requires one.