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SalaryClosing date:28/06/2024 at 12:00
Contract/Hours:Temporary , Full-time
Salary Type:Main Pay Range
Salary Details:£30,859 to £33,951 pro rata, per annum (actual salary £27,191 - £30,314 per annum)
Hours of Work:37 Hours per week, Term time only, 40 weeks
Location of Role:Hampshire County Council
The Virtual School are looking for two positive, enthusiastic people who are able to work in an organised, timely and systematic way to deliver a wide range of tasks in the Virtual School. You will be a hardworking and committed person capable of working effectively as part of a team to support the education of Hampshire’s Looked After Children.
We are seeking two Education Liaison Officers to support our Virtual School cohort including children and young people up to the age of 18. One post will be to work with our statutory school age cohort and the other with our Post 16 young people. Please specify if you have a preference for the Post 16 role on your application.
The successful candidate will be highly accurate and methodical, have excellent attention to detail, be able to use her/his own initiative and have a positive demeanour. They will be someone able to deliver solutions.
You will need to be resilient to the many challenges which are part of this role but also embrace the opportunities and possibilities it brings. Excellent organisation, and ICT skills will be essential as you support other professionals in securing appropriate education provision for this vulnerable cohort and continue to support their journey through education as appropriate.
You will need to be able to form excellent relationships with schools, colleges, carers, social workers, and other service providers to provide guidance, challenge and support to ensure a cohesive and aspirational approach to supporting the education of children in care.
The role demands someone who can deal with sometimes distressing and challenging situations with a calm and empathetic manner. Having an understanding of children and young people who have experienced trauma as well as understanding the demands on schools is extremely advantageous.
The staff of the Virtual School monitor the educational progress and achievement of children in the care of Hampshire and have a focus of raising the educational achievement of these children and young people, both as individuals and as a cohort.
The Virtual School also holds the responsibility for offering advice and guidance in respect of educational matters for previously looked after children, children with a social worker and those in kinship care.
This is a highly rewarding role where you’ll have the opportunity and autonomy to really make a difference. If you are passionate to help us in making a positive difference to vulnerable children’s lives every day, then we would like to hear from you.
For more information, and what we can offer you - please visit our website by clicking the apply button above.
Safer Recruitment
Hampshire County Council and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
