Blackburn with Darwen Council Hiring for Virtual School Education Manager Job at United Kingdom , UK Full Time

Department: Schools and Education

Terms and Conditions: Permanent, Leadership Scale 7-10

We are looking for Virtual School Education Manger for Children not Looked After to play a key role working with the Virtual School Team in ensuring that BwD fulfils its statutory duties in relation to Previously Looked After Children and the non-statutory duties for Children with a Social Worker (not looked after). You will work directly alongside the Virtual School Headteacher, Education Manager Children in our Care, Virtual School SEND Lead and our wider support team. The successful candidate will:

• Take the lead role working strategically with the VSH in ensuring that BwD fulfils its statutory responsibilities in relation to Previously Looked after Children and to Children with a social worker (not looked after).
• Develop a strategy which makes visible and responds to the disadvantages children with a social worker can experience.
• Work with social workers, schools/education settings and other professionals so they are supported to develop effective and inclusive practice for children with a social worker.
• Representing the Virtual School Head at relevant meetings and in management of the Virtual School team

Please note that the post is NOT remote – there will be opportunity for some home working but there will be weekly time in the office.

The closing date for applications is 3rd October 2022, 12.00pm and interviews will be held 14th October 2022.

If you require a discussion or have queries regarding the post please mark for the attention of Charlotte Hesketh via email to [email protected] and you will be contacted.

Please complete the application online and attach your CV and supporting statement outlining how you meet the key requirements for the post – no more than 2 sides of A4, size 12 font. Please place your name, job title and reference number on the top of each page.