In brief
This role involves leading the Virtual School service to improve educational outcomes for children in care and those with social workers. The work focuses on managing a team of education officers, monitoring performance data, and collaborating with schools and families to remove barriers to learning.
Best for
Experienced education leaders with a background in Virtual School management
Non-negotiable
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) required
Worth knowing
Initial three-month temporary contract
What you need
Required
Qualified Teacher Status
Clearly required in the listing
Virtual School experience
Clearly required in the listing
Team leadership
Strongly implied by the listing
Educational data analysis
Strongly implied by the listing
Stakeholder management
Strongly implied by the listing
Preferred
No preferred skills or technologies were clearly stated.
Your day-to-day
Oversee educational support delivery
Clearly stated in the job description.
Lead and develop staff
Clearly stated in the job description.
Monitor educational data
Clearly stated in the job description.
Improve student participation
Clearly stated in the job description.
Collaborate with partner agencies
Clearly stated in the job description.
Provide case oversight
Clearly stated in the job description.
Deputise for the Headteacher
Clearly stated in the job description.
Experience expected
Level
Senior level
Based on what the listing states
Years of experience
Not stated
No clear years requirement found
Evidence from the listing
Experience level
“Manage and develop a team of 8 Education Officers and 1 Data Officer, providing supervision and professional guidance.”
Full job description (from employer)⌄
Belmont Recruitment are currently looking for an experienced Senior Education Officer / Deputy Head of Virtual School to join Nottingham City Council's Virtual School Service on an initial 3-month temporary contract. You will oversee the delivery of educational support for children in care, previously looked-after children and children with a social worker. You will also lead a team of Education Officers and a Data Officer, working closely with schools, carers, social workers and families to improve educational outcomes. Key Responsibilities Oversee the day-to-day delivery of educational support provided by the Virtual School. Manage and develop a team of 8 Education Officers and 1 Data Officer, providing supervision and professional guidance. Monitor educational data to identify gaps, measure progress and evaluate interventions. Lead improvements in attendance, engagement, inclusion and educational participation. Work collaboratively with schools, carers, social workers, families and partner organisations. Identify barriers to learning and ensure appropriate support is implemented. Promote high expectations and help narrow attainment and progress gaps. Provide case oversight to ensure support is delivered effectively and in a timely manner. Deputise for the Headteacher of the Virtual School. Requirements: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Previous experience working within a Virtual School in a Deputy Head of Virtual School capacity. Please reply with an up-to-date CV ASAP if this role would be of interest to you
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