Virtual School Adviser

Portsmouth Virtual School and College works to improve educational outcomes for children we care for, previously looked after children and care-experienced children and young people.We are committed to ensuring every child has access to high-quality education and is supported to achieve their full potential., In this role you will take responsibility for a key stage phase of children and young people, ensuring they receive high-quality, ambitious educational provision.You will work closely with schools, social workers, foster carers and other partners to support and challenge practice, with a clear focus on improving attendance, progress and attainment.,

• Managing a caseload and tracking outcomes for children we care for and care-experienced young people
• Supporting and challenging schools on the quality of provision and the effective use of Pupil Premium Plus funding
• Supporting and quality assuring Personal Education Plans (PEPs) and Personal Opportunity Plans (POPs)
• Working in partnership with multi-agency professionals to remove barriers to education
• Monitoring attendance and responding to risks such as suspension or exclusion
• Providing advice, guidance and training to schools and other stakeholders
• Responding to enquiries through the Virtual School 'point of contact'
• Contributing to the wider work and development of the Virtual School
If you are committed to improving outcomes for children and young people and have the skills and experience required, we would welcome your application.

We are seeking a motivated and experienced professional to join our Virtual School team as an Education Adviser., You will have/be:
• A teaching qualification or relevant professional qualification is desirable, along with experience of working within or alongside a Virtual School.
• Experience of working with vulnerable or disadvantaged children and young people
• Confident in working across education settings and multi-agency partnerships
• A strong understanding of education systems, assessment, attendance, SEND and statutory processes
• Able to analyse data and drive improvement in education outcomes
• Able to demonstrate the ability to challenge and support schools and key partners effectively and relationally
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, and be able to manage competing priorities
Please ensure that you read the full job profile attached for the details and expectations of this role, paying particular attention the section 'Who is the person' as you will need to refer to this when completing your Personal statement. Working Arrangements: You will be required to work 2 days in the office each week