Virtual School Attendance & Inclusion Specialist

Stockport Council; Stockport; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Stockport Council is seeking a Virtual School Education Officer (SO1) to work 37 hours per week in a hybrid model, based at Stopford House with some homeworking. You will deliver bespoke support to looked-after children and care leavers, ensuring they engage with education and reach their full potential.

Role requires multiagency collaboration, empathy, and a proactive approach to remove barriers to schooling. Pre-employment checks apply and the deadline is 2 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience working across multiagency teams to support looked-after children.
• Ability to assess individual attendance and educational needs and provide tailored support.
• Empathetic and proactive problem-solver with strong relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver bespoke support to young people to help them attend school and achieve their potential.
• Fulfil statutory duties for children in care and care leavers within the Virtual School.
• Collaborate with education and social care colleagues to coordinate support.

Job description

Stockport Council is seeking a Virtual School Education Officer (SO1) to work 37 hours per week in a hybrid model, based at Stopford House with some homeworking. You will deliver bespoke support to looked-after children and care leavers, ensuring they engage with education and reach their full potential.

Role requires multiagency collaboration, empathy, and a proactive approach to remove barriers to schooling. Pre-employment checks apply and the deadline is 2 October 2026.