Virtual School Teacher

Academics; Greater London; Remote; GBP 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

CPD including trauma-informed practice

Dedicated onboarding consultant

Job summary

Academics is seeking a Virtual School Teacher in London to champion Looked-After Children across the borough, supporting GCSE and transition planning. This role operates virtually, coordinating with social workers, foster carers and Designated Teachers to drive attendance, attainment, and personalised ePEPs.

The ideal candidate will hold QTS/QTLS with strong KS4 experience and a background in Post-16 pathways or SEN settings. The position includes CPD access and a dedicated onboarding consultant.

Qualifications

• QTS or QTLS is required.
• Extensive KS4 teaching experience.
• Experience with Looked-After Children (LAC) or AP/SEN settings.
• Experience guiding Post-16 pathways desirable.

Responsibilities

• Monitor GCSE/vocational attainment for KS4 looked-after children.
• Lead ePEP management with social workers, foster carers and school staff.
• Identify learning gaps and implement targeted interventions to boost GCSE outcomes.
• Provide transition guidance from KS4 to Post-16 pathways.

Skills

KS4 teaching experience

LAC/AP/SEN experience

Post-16 transition guidance

Education

QTS or QTLS

Job description

Are you a secondary education specialist dedicated to changing the lives of vulnerable young people?

A dedicated Virtual School service in London is seeking a resilient, empathetic, and highly organized Virtual School Teacher to join their team. This position is a replacement role due to an upcoming transition, offering a fantastic opportunity to step into a well-run caseload and make an immediate impact on secondary-aged learners.

As a Virtual School Teacher, you will not be based in a traditional classroom. Instead, you will act as a champion, advocate, and academic coordinator for Looked-After Children (LAC) and care-experienced young people across the borough, with a specific focus on critical exam and transitional phases.

Key Responsibilities:

• Academic Advocacy: Monitor the educational progress, attendance, and GCSE/vocational attainment of a designated cohort of Key Stage 4 (KS4) looked-after children.
• PEP Management: Lead, coordinate, and review high-quality secondary Electronic Personal Education Plans (ePEPs) in partnership with social workers, foster carers, and school Designated Teachers.
• Targeted Interventions: Identify gaps in learning and implement bespoke educational interventions, ensuring Pupil Premium funding is utilized effectively to boost GCSE outcomes.
• Transition Support: Provide vital guidance during critical academic transitions, successfully steering young people from Key Stage 4 into Post-16 pathways, further education, or training.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or QTLS is essential.
• Extensive experience teaching or supporting learners at the Key Stage 4 (KS4) level is essential.
• Prior experience working within Post-16 pathways, further education, or career guidance is highly desirable.
• Proven experience working with Looked-After Children (LAC), Vulnerable Youth, or in an Alternative Provision (AP) / SEN setting.
• A deep understanding of GCSE frameworks and the statutory guidance for the education of care-experienced children.

What We Offer:

• A highly competitive daily rate paid weekly via your preferred method.
• Access to continuous professional development (CPD), including trauma-informed practice training.
• A dedicated consultant to guide you through the compliance and onboarding process.
• Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.

Academics are a specialist education recruitment agency working on behalf of our client. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must handle a compliance check, including an enhanced DBS on the update service and satisfactory references.