Virtual School Education Officer – SO1

London Borough of Hillingdon; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is looking for a Virtual School Education Officer to manage a caseload of Looked After Children. The role involves tracking progress, arranging meetings, and working closely with various professionals to support educational success. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in the education sector, particularly with vulnerable groups.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year’s experience in the UK education system or comparable overseas experience.
• Experience working with vulnerable children or young people, including those with Special Educational Needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of around 35 Looked After Children.
• Track and monitor their progress and attendance.
• Liaise with and support foster carers, social workers, and designated teachers.

Skills

Knowledge of key issues regarding the education of Looked After Children

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access at an intermediate level

Good research skills related to education, training, and apprenticeships

Ability to understand data management systems

Sound working knowledge of Safeguarding and Child Protection processes

Education

Degree Level or equivalent

Qualified Teacher Status

Postgraduate qualification related to education or working with vulnerable children

Job description

Job Title: Virtual School Education Officer – SO1, Uxbridge

Client:

London Borough of Hillingdon

Location:

Uxbridge, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU Work Permit Required:

Yes

Job Reference:

25ca70a00573

Job Views:

21

Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

Job Description:

The Virtual School Officer will manage a caseload of around 35 Looked After Children cared for by The London Borough of Hillingdon. Our Virtual School Officers ensure they have the support in place to overcome barriers to their learning so that they achieve their full potential. They track and monitor their progress and attendance; arrange and chair Personal Education Planning meetings and agree targets and action plans to support their education, which are then written up by the Virtual School Officer into a concise report. Virtual School Officers will liaise closely with and support foster carers, residential home key workers, social workers, personal advisors, and designated teachers/student support services in schools and colleges.

Qualifications:

• Degree Level or equivalent.
• Qualified Teacher Status.
• Postgraduate qualification in education/research related to working with vulnerable children or in multi-agency settings.

Experience:

• A minimum of 1 year's experience of working within the UK education system or at least 1 year in a virtual school or education support service, or comparable overseas experience.
• Recent experience working with vulnerable children or young people, including those with Special Educational Needs and/or English as an Additional Language.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Knowledge of key issues regarding the education of Looked After Children and Care Leavers, including barriers to learning and strategies to overcome them.
• Technical knowledge of health & safety.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access at an intermediate level.
• Good research skills related to education, training, and apprenticeships.
• Ability to understand data management systems.
• Sound working knowledge of Safeguarding and Child Protection processes.
• Knowledge of multi-agency working and ability to collaborate with various professionals.
• Ability to undertake direct work with children and young people in their educational settings.