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SalaryHead Teacher of theVirtual School for Vulnerable Childrenand Young People
Job Number - LBC03054
About us
Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision - that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.
The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?
About the job
Salary: Soulbury EIP 17-20 GBP62,440 - GBP65,794 a year
Hours per week: 37
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: 14 th April 2024
Applications are invited for the post of Head TeacherVirtual Schoolfor Vulnerable Children and Young people to start in September 2024.
The role offers an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our care experienced Children and Young people and, in collaboration with schools and our partner services, to those who are young carers themselves or vulnerable and unable to attend schools. The postholder will also have a pivotal role in tracking and working with those young people not in education, employment of training. The role is a strategic role responsible to the Director of Education and works across education and children's social care to innovate, champion and support all colleagues in reaching the best provision and outcomes for our most Vulnerable Children and Young people.
Luton is a super diverse community with a passion and community ambition for achieving the ambitious Luton 2040 Vision and UNICEF Child Friendly Town. This role will have a strategic part to play in achieving these goals and in helping shape and implement the Education and Learning plans to achieve excellence for all Children and Young people.
If you would like an early conversation about the role, please contact
About you
We are looking for someone with significant management experience and experience of supporting and advising mainstream schools in responding to pupils with additional needs. You'll also need significant experience of effective, inter-agency working.
You'll be a strong communicator with the ability to negotiate with and influence Head Teachers, school staff, and other agencies; e.g. Social Services, Health services, and clients.
We are looking for someone with knowledge of the context and nature of the needs of children from minority ethnic communities in school and knowledge of current legislation and best practice, relating to the education of refugee/asylum seeking and Looked After Children.
We do ask that you have qualified teacher status and evidence of continued professional development.
