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Virtual School Co-ordinator: children with a social worker
This is an innovative new post for a creative professional who would enjoy working in a lively multi-disciplinary team to promote the education of children with a social worker. The new Virtual School Co-ordinator: children with a social worker post will be fixed term for 24 months in the first instance.
We want a new colleague who is passionate about wanting to make a difference to the educational outcomes for children who need help and protection, and whose knowledge and empathy with schools can support them to identify the main barriers to learning.
You will be expected to develop the role to have maximum impact and ensure that professionals in education and children’s social care are working effectively together to achieve change for this group of children.
The postholder will work with data and information, but mainly have contact with schools across the county to work with leaders and key professionals to provide guidance and expertise.
The post is based in the Virtual School group of services, in the Education Support for Looked After Children (ESLAC) team.
Please see the attached job description and person specification, for further information contact Jane Walker, Virtual School Headteacher, 07761101330.
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