Virtual School Advisory Teacher - 1 Year Fixed Term Contract

ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in the UK is seeking a Virtual School Advisory Teacher to champion the education of children in care. You will provide direct mentoring, track progress, and work closely with schools and social workers to ensure each child receives necessary support. The role requires a qualified teacher with strong advocacy skills and an understanding of relevant legislation. Join a dedicated team making impactful changes in children's lives.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Access to wide range of training

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• You will be a qualified teacher with experience in mainstream education, covering at least two key stages.
• Strong understanding of legislation around children in care and its impact on education.
• Confident working with a wide range of people, including young people and carers.

Responsibilities

• Act as an advocate for children in care regarding education.
• Track data to identify necessary support and help design interventions.
• Build relationships with Designated Teachers and school leaders.

Skills

Teaching experience

Ability to work with diverse groups

Data tracking and analysis

Understanding of legislation for children in care

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Overview

Champion the education of children in care, helping them build brighter futures. As a Virtual School Advisory Teacher, you'll be using your teaching experience to make a lasting difference. You'll work directly with children in care, alongside schools, carers and social workers, to make sure each young person gets the support they need to thrive in education - wherever they're placed.

What you'll be doing

• You will take responsibility for a group of children in care, acting as their advocate in all things education. Your role is to ensure they have every chance to succeed, including reviewing Personal Education Plans (PEPs), monitoring progress, and ensuring pupil premium funding is used effectively.
• You will travel to meet young people wherever they are placed, providing direct support through mentoring, tuition and observation. You will build close working relationships with Designated Teachers and school leaders, offering guidance, challenging practice when needed, and keeping the child\'s needs at the centre.
• You will track data carefully to spot where extra support is needed, and help design interventions that work. You will also play a role in training school staff, foster carers and social workers—helping everyone involved understand what young people in care need to feel safe, supported and able to learn.

What you'll bring

• You will be a qualified teacher with experience in mainstream education, covering at least two key stages. You will also have a strong understanding of the legislation around children in care and how it impacts their education.
• You will be confident working with a wide range of people—from young people and carers to school staff and social workers—and able to build trust quickly. You will be organised, responsive, and able to manage your time well, even with a busy and varied caseload.
• Above all, you will care deeply about helping children in care succeed—not just academically, but in finding stability, confidence and a belief in their own potential.

Why join us

At RBKC, we\'re all in—investing in our people, our communities and our future. Our Virtual School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted, and we\'re proud of the collaborative culture we\'ve built. You\'ll be part of a team that shares ideas, supports one another, and never loses sight of the children we\'re here to help.

You\'ll be offered a competitive salary, access to a wide range of training, and real opportunities to grow your career within a high-performing and respected service. Most importantly, this is a role where you\'ll see the impact of your work—in the progress of the young people you support, and the trust they place in you.

Role Requirements and Interview Details

• This is a 1 Year Fixed Term Contract.
• Enhanced DBS Check - Adults and Children (including barred list)
• Interviews to take place week commencing W/C 27th October 2025

About us

Kensington and Chelsea is home to diverse communities, thriving businesses and unique local places. Everything we do is focused on supporting our residents, strengthening our approach and creating a fairer borough.

As a competent and caring Council, we take pride in our work every day, ensuring our services are delivered with care and competence. We listen to our residents, act with integrity and work together to build a borough that is greener, safer and fairer for all.

This is a role where your teaching experience matters—and where your commitment can change lives. In this role, being all in means standing up for children who need someone in their corner. It means challenging systems when they fall short and celebrating every small step forward. You\'ll be working with complexity, but you won\'t be alone—you\'ll be part of a team that shares responsibility, and shows up with care, consistency and conviction.

Ready to join us?

We\'re all in—are you? If you share our values and have the skills to contribute, we\'d love to hear from you.