Wolves Employment Co-ordinator

SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL is seeking an Education Advice and Support Officer to work under the Head of Virtual School and Access to Education. The role focuses on supporting vulnerable learners, identifying issues, providing advice, attending meetings, and applying solution‑focused approaches to improve education, achievement and progress.

The post is a fixed term contract until 31 August 2027. Working within an agreed supervision framework, you will contribute to progressing outcomes and reporting on

Responsibilities

• Identify issues and provide advice to vulnerable learners
• Attend meetings and work under supervision of the Head of Virtual School
• Use solution-focused approaches to overcome challenges impacting education, achievement and progress
• Record and report on development as agreed with Head of service and aligned with strategies

Job description

The primary focus of the post will be to work under the direction of the Head of Virtual School and Access to Education (and relevant Senior Leaders in the team) as part of the professional team to support improved educational outcomes for our vulnerable learners.

Within an agreed system of supervision, the Education Advice and Support Officer will use their skills and knowledge to identify issues, attend meetings, provide advice and use solution-focused approaches to overcome challenges faced by our vulnerable learners that can impact on their education, achievement and progress.

The post holder will be expected to contribute towards progressing outcomes, recording and reporting on development as agreed with the Head of service and in accordance with national and local strategies/plans for this group of young people.

Fixed Term Contract until 31/08/2027.

Please see attached documents for further information.