Job Information
Virtual School Learning Mentor: children with a social worker
This is an innovative new post for a dedicated 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 Learning Mentor: children with a social worker post will be fixed term for 24 months term time only 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 who is skilled at engaging children so that they are open to receiving support, safe in the knowledge that their voices will be heard.
You will be expected to develop the role to have maximum impact and ensure that the educational needs of this group of children are well understood by professionals in education and children’s social care. The role will involve developing resources, sharing good practice, and building strong relationships with children based on trust.
The post is based in the Virtual School group of services, in the Education Support for Looked After Children (ESLAC) team, and the post holder will work closely with the Virtual School Co-ordinator: children with a social worker.
Please see the attached job description and person specification, for further information contact Jane Walker, Virtual School Headteacher, 07761101330
26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
Flexi scheme - up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses along with various national brands
Commitment to work/life balance offering flexibility through various schemes including job sharing, home working, flexible working, term-time only, and compressed hours
Car leasing scheme
Please visit https://careers.northumberland.gov.uk/#staffbenefits for more information regarding our benefits.
Further information
For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please check the Northumberland Council website.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme, please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk or ring 01670 623930 with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored into the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to attend an interview, please also let the team know. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.
