Virtual Education Advisor for Carers & Guardians

Birmingham City Council; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Birmingham City Council is recruiting a Virtual School Educational Advisor for Carers and Guardians. The role focuses on guiding foster carers, guardians, and residential care home staff to support children in care with education, engagement, and progression.

You will design training, deliver e-learning, and partner with SENAR, SENDIASS, and admissions teams to improve access to support. The post expects experience with looked after children, knowledge of trauma-informed practices, and strong

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and families known to social care.
• Understanding of legislation relating to vulnerable children.
• 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; listen, advise and support families sensitively.
• Understanding of virtual schooling and challenges faced by carers and guardians.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice, support, and guidance on education matters for children in care.
• Design and deliver high-quality training and e-learning for carers and guardians.
• Build strong partnerships with SENAR, SENDIASS, Admissions, Exclusions to improve access to support.
• Promote high expectations for looked after children and support home learning.
• Create resources, training materials, and website content to communicate best practice.
• Support families with school transitions and use of Pupil Premium.
• Collaborate with education staff and social workers to ensure interventions support stability and progress.
• Develop pathways with the Royal Springboard Foundation and Birmingham Children’s Trust for independent education opportunities.

Skills

Experience with children and families

Training delivery to adults

Trauma-informed practice

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Birmingham City Council is recruiting a Virtual School Educational Advisor for Carers and Guardians. The role focuses on guiding foster carers, guardians, and residential care home staff to support children in care with education, engagement, and progression.

You will design training, deliver e-learning, and partner with SENAR, SENDIASS, and admissions teams to improve access to support. The post expects experience with looked after children, knowledge of trauma-informed practices, and strong