Virtual School Advisory Teacher - 1 Year Fixed Term Contract

ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local borough council in the UK is seeking a Virtual School Advisory Teacher to advocate for children in care. This full-time hybrid role involves direct engagement with young people and collaboration with educational staff to ensure the effective use of educational resources. The ideal candidate will be a qualified teacher dedicated to fostering stability and confidence in care-experienced youth. The position offers a competitive salary and the chance to make a significant impact on their educational journeys.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Access to a wide range of training

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with experience in mainstream education covering at least two key stages.
• Strong understanding of the legislation around children in care and how it impacts their education.
• Confidence working with a wide range of people.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for a group of children in care, acting as their advocate in all things education.
• Travel to meet young people wherever they are placed, providing direct support.
• Build close working relationships with Designated Teachers and school leaders.

Skills

Teaching experience

Understanding of legislation around children in care

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

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.

Working Style

This is a full-time, Bi-Borough role focused on making a meaningful difference in the lives of care‑experienced young people. Whether working directly with young people or providing essential support behind the scenes, you will be part of a dedicated and passionate team. This is a hybrid position, with an expectation to be in a public‑facing role three days per week.

What You'll Be Doing

• Take responsibility for a group of children in care, acting as their advocate in all things education. Ensure they have every chance to succeed, including reviewing Personal Education Plans (PEPs), monitoring progress, and making sure pupil premium funding is used effectively.
• Travel to meet young people wherever they are placed, providing direct support through mentoring, tuition and observation.
• Build close working relationships with Designated Teachers and school leaders, offering guidance, challenging practice where needed and always keeping the child's needs at the centre.
• Track data carefully to spot where extra support is needed and help design interventions that work.
• 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.
• Help ensure the role of the Virtual School is communicated and understood by all stakeholders, fostering a culture of support and accountability.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with experience in mainstream education covering at least two key stages.
• Strong understanding of the legislation around children in care and how it impacts their education.
• Confidence working with a wide range of people – from young people and carers to school staff and social workers – and able to build trust quickly.
• Organised, responsive, and able to manage time well, even with a busy and varied caseload.
• Deep care for helping children in care succeed, not just academically, but in finding stability, confidence and a belief in their own potential.

We are a Disability Confident Employer – committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.

Benefits

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, you will 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 15th December 2025.