Sutton Virtual School Education Advisor Wallington, East of England, England
Job description
Sutton Virtual School Education Advisor
Full time: 37 Hours per Week
Salary: £36, 633.76 per annum, Band 3 point 44 on Cognus pay scales
Location: Cognus Office Cantium House, Wallington
Permanent and 1 Year fixed-term contract (Maternity cover) positions available
Sutton Virtual School works to promote the educational outcomes of children looked after, previously looked after and children with a social worker and is seeking an energetic and unrelenting candidate to support our children and young people to ensure they make the best educational progress possible. If you want to make a real difference to the educational futures of the most vulnerable children and young people then please consider applying for this role.
Sutton Virtual School offer guidance and support to professionals, foster carers and schools supporting Sutton’s most vulnerable children to ensure the best possible educational outcomes. The post holder will be expected to represent Cognus Limited (the service) and the Local Authority (corporate parent) and be the expert within the field of education.
The successful candidate will have experience of working with vulnerable children and young people and an understanding of the complex issues facing children in care and care leavers and how these impact on their learning needs and academic attainment. You will have considerable experience of teaching and learning and an understanding of children with special educational needs. The successful candidate will understand the need to not just deliver an excellent service, but to demonstrate improved outcomes for all children with a social worker.
You should have previous experience of dealing with pressure and working to tight deadlines. Casework is demanding and you will need to be able to set your own priorities for this. It is vital that you have the ability to work well as part of a team and to progress case work in a calm and sensitive manner. You will need good communication skills to build positive relations with children, carers, social workers and schools. A good level of computer literacy and an awareness of statutory guidance for Children Looked After in Education essential
Constituted in November 2016 as a company limited by shares, Cognus is jointly owned by the London Borough of Sutton (LBS) and several Sutton schools.
You will give us great commitment and in return we offer an excellent package including:
- Workplace pension scheme 4% to 8% matched contributions
- 28 days annual leave pro rata (plus Bank Holidays)
- Regular manager support and supervision.
- Hybrid and Flexible working
- Staff benefits package, currently including Employee Assistance Programme, Perkbox and (upon completion of probation) Sovereign Healthcare Cashback plans
- Staff Council, Staff EDI group and Mental Health First Aiders to support wellbeing and inclusion viii) Cognus Coaching Programmes
- An ambitious culture with friendly and supportive colleagues
If you are interested and would like to be considered for this role, please visit our website: www.cognus.org.uk/work-with-us/current-vacancies/ for a full job description and information on how to apply.
When applying, please clearly state which position you are applying for (permanent or maternity cover).
The deadline for receipt is 11:59pm on Wednesday 6th September 2023. Candidates are requested to be available for interviews on Thursday 14th September 2023.
All offers of employment are subject to successful completion of recruitment formalities which includes an enhanced DBS check. These checks must have been completed prior to commencement of employment. We expect our staff to have due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to follow the child protection procedures adopted by the Company and the Local Safeguarding Children’s Board.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Salary: From £36,633.76 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Surrey, SM6 0DZ
Application deadline: 06/09/2023
