Reading Borough Council's Virtual School is recruiting a term-time Post 16 Education Officer, working with the Assistant Headteacher for Secondary and Post 16. The work centres on preparing, attending, quality assuring and recording Personal Education Plans for children in care and care leavers in Years 12 and 13. Much of it involves colleges, sixth forms and carers, including helping providers use Post 16 funding such as Pupil Premium Plus. Applicants need GCSE English and Maths and significant further education experience.
What the job involves
- Coordinate, attend, quality assure and record Personal Education Plan meetings for children in care and care leavers in Years 12 and 13
- Support carers, foster parents, social workers and designated teachers to complete high-quality plans within required timescales
- Keep a record of each young person's educational journey and achievements
- Work with colleges, sixth forms and training providers to maximise the impact of Post 16 funding, including Pupil Premium Plus and bursary funding
- Work with colleges, sixth forms, foster carers, social workers and designated teachers to secure the support, funding and interventions young people need
- Monitor attendance and support interventions that improve participation and reduce the risk of exclusion
- Attend Post 16 Network Meetings and work in partnership with a range of professionals
- Promote positive educational outcomes and advocate for care-experienced young people
Qualifications
- GCSE English and Maths at grade 4/C or above, or equivalent
- Relevant professional qualification, or equivalent experience
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Experience
- Working with children, young people and families
- Significant experience within further education or a related educational environment
- Supporting young people aged 16 and over
- Working in partnership with professionals across multiple agencies
- Knowledge or experience of Virtual School practice
Skills & knowledge
- Understanding of children in care and a commitment to acting as their advocate
- Experience of trauma-informed, attachment-aware and therapeutic approaches
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Ability to produce accurate meeting records and summaries
What’s offered
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years, with the option to buy extra leave
- A wide range of flexible working opportunities
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Life assurance of three times annual salary for LGPS members
- On-site day nursery rated outstanding by Ofsted
- Season ticket loan for rail or bus travel to and from work
- Lease car salary sacrifice scheme with insurance, servicing and road tax included in the monthly fee
- Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in central Reading
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
