Education Advisor

Sanctuary Personnel, a dedicated and award-winning recruitment agency with a TrustPilot score of 4.8/5 and over 600+ reviews have an exciting Locum opportunity available for an experienced Education Advisor to work in Southwark.

Pay Rate: £21.64  - £27.79 per hour

Hours: Full-time, Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm. Initial contract is 3  months.

Benefits of working for Sanctuary Personnel:

• Fully online and paperless registration service
• Free DBS and compliance service including paid for mandatory e-learning and practical training modules (if applicable)
• Exclusive access to fully managed service social work projects (some outside IR35) with high rates of pay, flexible working, support from experienced social work practitioners, accommodation assistance (if applicable), retention bonuses (if applicable) and extensive equipment provided.
• Revalidation/registration renewal based on length of service
• £250 refer a friend bonus once referral has worked 100 hours (uncapped – T&Cs apply)
• Find your own job bonus - Receive £250 for bringing your own position to us
• Your own dedicated consultant with extensive experience recruiting to social work roles (public & private sector)
• Daily payroll and in-house payroll system
• Access to our online careers hub

Main Duties of the Education Advisor:

• Assist the Key Stage 5 Deputy Head teacher in enhancing educational progress and achievement for all Key Stage 5 (KS5) looked after children, including those placed in schools outside the Local Authority.
• Focus on Key Stage 5, UCAS, Higher Education, and aiding NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) youth to re-engage in Education, Employment, or Training (EET).
• Enhance pupil engagement in education through effective support, challenge, and intervention strategies.
• Provide information, advice, and guidance to help young individuals make informed decisions regarding their education, training, and career paths, considering local opportunities.
• Attend and potentially chair Personal Education Plan (PEP) meetings for designated pupils and participate in other multi-disciplinary meetings to assess progress and address issues.
• Ensure prompt and effective communication within the Virtual School service, fostering teamwork and aligning efforts with service objectives and broader corporate parenting commitments.
• Manage a caseload of looked after children, ensuring adherence to statutory timelines, and maintaining accurate records of Personal Education Plans.
• Adapt to the dynamic and evolving needs of the young people supported by the Virtual School.
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to accommodate the demands inherent in the nature of the service.
• Offer support and constructive challenge within the professional network to promote high aspirations and meet children's educational needs, including facilitating urgent reviews or chairing professional meetings related to education matters.

Requirements of the Education Advisor:

• Required to possess QTS (Qualified Teacher Status).
• Minimum of 2 years' teaching experience.
• Must provide evidence of eligibility to work and reside in the UK, along with current DBS check and two references.

Regretfully we are only able to respond to experienced candidates who meet these requirements for this Education Advisor role as we need to meet our clients’ requirements, but please feel free to browse our open roles that may be more suitable for you.

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work.