Strategic Lead for Progress & Achievement (Virtual School)

North East Combined Authority; Morpeth; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexi scheme

Job summary

Northumberland Virtual School, part of Northumberland County Council, is seeking a Lead Progress and Achievement Officer. This strategic role focuses on breaking down barriers for vulnerable learners, championing attendance, attainment, and progress across cared-for, CWSW, and kinship care cohorts.

The post involves high-level coordination, data analysis, and trauma-informed practices across schools and partners.

Qualifications

• Strong strategic leadership and advisory capabilities.
• Experience translating pupil data into actionable interventions.
• Knowledge of SEND procedures, school admissions, and exclusions.

Responsibilities

• Act as an educational advocate and establish multi-agency partnerships.
• Analyse cohort data and monitor progress to improve attendance and attainment.
• Collaborate with schools, safeguarding leads, and Children’s Social Care to remove barriers to inclusion.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Multi-agency collaboration

Data analysis

Educational advocacy

Education

Experience in education or local authority leadership

Tools

Data analysis tools

Job description

Northumberland Virtual School, part of Northumberland County Council, is seeking a Lead Progress and Achievement Officer. This strategic role focuses on breaking down barriers for vulnerable learners, championing attendance, attainment, and progress across cared-for, CWSW, and kinship care cohorts.

The post involves high-level coordination, data analysis, and trauma-informed practices across schools and partners.