Virtual School Education Officer
Start date - ASAP
Contract - Full time, initially for 5 months
Rate of pay - £200ltd per day
Job Description
Virtual School Education Officer needed to manage a caseload of around 35 Looked After Children cared for by The London Borough of Hillingdon. The Virtual School Education Officer will ensure that the children have the support in place to overcome barriers to their learning so that they achieve their full potential.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure children have the support in place to overcome barriers to their learning.
- Track and monitor progress and attendance.
- Arrange and chair Personal Education Planning meetings.
- Agree targets and action plans to support education.
- Liaise closely with and support foster carers and residential home key workers, social workers, personal advisors, and designated teachers/student support services in schools and colleges.
Requirements
- A degree in Education or a related field.
- Experience of working with Looked After Children.
- Experience of working in a school or education setting.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- A valid driving license and access to a car.
- Enhanced DBS clearance.
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If you are passionate about education and making a difference in the lives of Looked After Children, then this is the job for you. Apply now for the Virtual School Education Officer position and join this company's team of dedicated professionals.