Early Years and Primary Education Adviser LAC Rotherham, England
Job description
Directorate: Children and Young People's Services
Anticipated start date: As soon as possible, to work 37 hours per week, term time only.
The Virtual School Rotherham is seeking an Educational Adviser who will advocate for the education of looked after children (Early Years & Primary). The post will support the Virtual School in ensuring that all Rotherham children in care receive a first-class education with high quality outcomes.
Children in care generally do not achieve as well as their peers so you will work alongside schools, foster carers, parents and a range of agencies and professionals to remove barriers to learning to help these children improve their educational outcomes and life chances. You will help schools identify the most effective use of Pupil Premium Plus funds to ensure SMART aspirational targets are met and accelerated progress is made.
Please contact Tina Hohn, Virtual Headteacher Early Years & Primary if you require more information or wish to discuss further on 07795811446 or by email [email protected]
This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. For further information, please visit our website.
From 1st April 2017 to 31st March 2024 employees paid at Band D and above are subject to a temporary pay reduction of 1.15% spread out by means of a weekly / monthly deduction (dependent on pay frequency) from each pay period over the full financial year. In recognition of implementing this temporary measure, those who experience a pay reduction will be awarded of three additional day’s leave (pro rata for part-time).
