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Bristol City Council Hiring for Education Advocate 6 – 11 Job at Bristol, England , UK Full Time
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Required from 30th September 2021
Bristol City Council is committed to the safeguarding of all young people. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS.
Why Bristol City Council?
How do I apply?
For permanent Bristol City Council employees, this post will be a secondment.
If you are currently a casual worker or a member of an employment agency (currently working with Bristol City Council) this post will be a fixed term contract.
For more information about The HOPE Virtual School please visit our Web pages at
Home – Hope Virtual School – bristol.gov.uk
At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic and disabled candidates who are currently under-represented within this Service of Bristol City Council. Appointments will be made on merit.
Education Advocate Years 9 – 11
The HOPE Virtual School
Required from 30th September 2021
0.6 Maternity Cover. Term time only + 1 week
The HOPE Virtual School is seeking an Education Advocate to further influence and improve education outcomes for Bristol’s Children in Care.
The position will be covering maternity leave for years 9 – 11. We work closely with a wide number of stakeholders including Educational Settings, Social Care staff, Carers and children.
We are seeking to appoint an experienced practitioner to support the achievement,attendance and inclusion of Children in Care.
Are you
- An experienced education practitioner with exellent knowledge and experience in improving engagement for young people?
- Passionate about raising attainment and improving educational outcomes for young people in care?
- Able to form relationships with young people and their carers with respect, trust and empathy?
- A good communicator with the ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of professionals in the team around the child?
We offer
- An exciting and diverse role with the opportunity to work within an experienced and supportive team of committed professionals led by the Virtual School Headteacher
- A committed governing body providing The HOPE with appropriate support and challenge
- Commitment to professional development
- The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people in care.
Bristol City Council is committed to the safeguarding of all young people. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS.
Why Bristol City Council?
At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high profile organisation.
Join us and you’ll receive a generous rewards package including flexible working and flexi-time, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.
How do I apply?
If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.
To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.
For permanent Bristol City Council employees, this post will be a secondment.
For employees who are currently on a fixed term contract with Bristol City Council, the secondment must not extend beyond the end of the fixed term period to ensure there is a substantive post to return to.
If you are currently a casual worker or a member of an employment agency (currently working with Bristol City Council) this post will be a fixed term contract.
For more information about The HOPE Virtual School please visit our Web pages at
Home – Hope Virtual School – bristol.gov.uk
Due to the current situation interviews will be conducted remotely using Zoom unless the situation has changed prior to interviewing.
At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic and disabled candidates who are currently under-represented within this Service of Bristol City Council. Appointments will be made on merit.
