Job Introduction
Are you passionate about improving and promoting educational outcomes for our children in the care of Lincolnshire and those previously looked after? The Virtual School is looking to recruit one permanent Education (Progress) Co-ordinator to join our well established team. The Virtual School supports education settings in and outside of Lincolnshire, providing professional challenge, advice and guidance on meeting the needs of our children in care and previously looked after children. Experience of working with young people and education settings is essential. We are a busy team and the ability to work under pressure, manage conflicting priorities and remain resilient is essential. As is the capacity to build relationships with young people, staff in educational settings and colleagues across Children's Services in what are often emotive and complex situations.
The authority is one of the largest county councils in the UK and we are ambitious for both the residents of our county and the people who work here. We care about our staff. It's important to us that you have an excellent work/life balance and the opportunity to further develop your knowledge and skills in a supportive Local Authority setting.
The Virtual School is a team dedicated to promoting educational outcomes for our children in care, those previously looked after and children with a social worker. Our key aims are to ensure all our children in care have high quality and effective Personal Education Plans which support attendance, progress, attainment and aspiration.
What are we looking for?
- A skilled communicator, the role involves a lot of relationship building, influencing, negotiating and, the ability to deliver professional challenge when necessary.
- Good time management, working to tight deadlines and responding to the needs of our children in care, education providers and professionals which will involve regular travel around the county.
- An understanding of the unique needs of our children in care and how they can be best supported in educational settings.
- Resilience and tenacity, casework is frequently complex, emotive and challenging.
About Our Offer
Along with a competitive salary we are offering:
- A Contributory pension
- Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work
- Flexible working policies
- Career progression opportunities
- A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more
Further details on our rewards and benefits can be found here
If you would like an open and informal discussion regarding this role then please contact Zara Thorpe, Virtual School Assistant Head by emailing zara.thorpe@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Applications close 3rd August, interviews will be held 22nd August in Lincoln.
Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.
All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.
On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.
We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.
Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
A Smarter Working Employer
We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.
Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
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