Virtual School Teacher

Northumberland County Council; Morpeth; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave plus public/bank

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexi scheme

Job summary

Northumberland County Council’s Virtual School is recruiting for a Fixed term part-time Secondary English or Maths teacher to support cared for children requiring additional tuition. The role is 16 hours across 3 days during term time, based at County Hall, Morpeth.

The successful candidate will work 1:1 or in small groups in schools, at home or in community venues, to raise educational outcomes and narrow gaps for children in care. Experience with Personal Education Plans is advantageous.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate will have experience and confidence working 1:1, in small groups in a range of settings e.g in the home, school and/ or community.

Responsibilities

• To teach cared for children one to one and in small groups either in schools, community venues or in their homes. Subjects will be English, mathematics and/or Science
• To narrow the gap between cared for children and peers and improve educational outcomes.
• Through effective liaison with schools, carers and other agencies, ensure that pupils make good progress and enjoy positive outcomes.
• To support children while waiting for a school place, or in times of reduced education
• To contribute to the child's Personal Education Plan (PEP)

Skills

1:1 teaching

Small group teaching

English or Maths teaching

Disadvantaged pupils awareness

Job description

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Northumberland County Council, County Hall, Morpeth

Closing Date:

25/08/2026

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UK Region

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Job Introduction

Virtual School Teacher

Fixed term | 16 hours, 3 days term time | County Hall

Northumberland County Council's Virtual School is recruiting for an enthusiastic, wel l motivated Secondary English or Maths teacher to support cared for children who may need additional tuition .

Northumberland Virtual School are a talented and experiencedmulti-disciplinaryteam who are passionate about ensuring disadvantaged children and young people receive an education which meets their individual needs, to improve their outcomes.

The Virtual School workeffectively withschools, settings and CSCto raise educational standards, promote inclusion andwellbeingandpromote educational outcomes of children andyoung peoplein our care, children with a social worker, those in kinship care and previously cared for. The successful candidate will have experience and confidence working 1:1, in small groups in a range of settings e.g in the home, school and/ or community.

The key responsibilities are:

• To teach cared for children one to one and in small groups either in schools, community venues or in their homes. Subjects will be English, mathematics and/or Science
• To narrow the gap between cared for children and peers and improve educational outcomes.
• Through effective liaison with schools, carers and other agencies, ensure that pupils makegood progressand enjoy positive outcomes.
• To support children while waiting for a school place, or in times of reduced education
• Tocontributeto the child's Personal Education Plan (PEP)

Please see the attached job description and person specification. For further information contact Shelley Wilson, Lead Education Support Officer 07704711456 or Tara Prescott, VSH 07767 221092

Northumberland County Council's (NCC) vision is 'Land of Great Opportunities', for current and future generations. We believe there is no better place to live and work.
For further information about working for NCC, please visit our website here .

Why choose us?

We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including:

• 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexi scheme (if applicable) - up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)

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Further information

For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes here .

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.

Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.