Educational Lead (Childrens Residential Homes)
Permanent, Full Time
Term Time Only (38 weeks per year )
29,468 to 34,668 per annum (full time equivalent)
(salary will be pro rata to 38 weeks per year)
Location: Colchester
Working Style: Fixed-base worker
Closing Date: 4th October :59
Interview Date: 16th October 2026
Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must have a current, unrestricted right to work in the UK.
Job Purpose
Children and Families is recognised as a service with a culture of collaboration, integrity and compassion,promoting the development and wellbeing of children, young people and their families and protecting them from neglect and abuse.Working together with partners, we deliver a range of early help, family support and effective social work interventions which build resilience, remove barriers and enable children and young people to look forward to a brighter future.
Our two new children's homes, in Colchester and Basildon, will be responsible for providing stable, short term and supportive placements for children who are unable to live with their birth families at the current time.
As a key member of our residential staff team, the teacher will support both staff and children living in our homes to promote a positive climate for learning, ensuring a strong home school partnership that fosters engagement with local education settings, Designated Teachers, the Virtual School, local authority SEND services and other partners who support our children's learning.
Accountabilities
Ensure the educational achievement of children and young people is promoted and priority is given to creating a culture of high educational aspirations. Maintain effective communication with the wider team about children and young people's educational progress, attainment, achievements and concern.
- Provide high-quality, one-to-one additional support and enrichment to children, based on their individual learning needs and interests. Learning beyond the classroom is an important part of children's and young people's education, encouraging them to develop skills and attitudes for life-long learning and meet their educational potential and this requires time, resources, space and support.
Develop a positive home/education partnership with Designated Teachers, professionals in education settings and the Virtual School to ensure effective communication which meets the needs of children and young people on a day-to-day basis and supports good attendance and punctuality.
Support the Personalised Education Planning (PEP) process, sharing appropriate information, and working with education settings, social workers, the Virtual School and others, to ensure a child's educational, social, and emotional needs are met holistically.
Promoting a culture that takes
Educational Lead (Childrens Residential Homes), Colchester employer: Essex County Council
Essex County Council is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and flexible work environment for Social Workers dedicated to making a difference in the lives of young people with disabilities. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing, innovative practices, and professional development, our team enjoys a nine-day working fortnight and numerous opportunities for growth within a dynamic local authority. Join us in Chelmsford, where your contributions will be valued, and together we can empower the next generation to thrive.
