Virtual School Assistant

Virtual School Assistant

Southampton City Council

• Location: Southampton
• Salary: £25,583-27,332 per year
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Work Type: Full-time
• Posted: Just now

The Virtual School is seeking to appoint a virtual school assistant to support the work of our service in overseeing the education of children in our care, alongside our extended remit for previously looked after children and children with a social worker. In addition, the role will support the wider education team as required.

We are seeking a professional individual to deliver an efficient and comprehensive administrative support service, including:

• Dealing with routine enquiries from parents and other agencies/organisations
• Is an experienced administration professional with a proven track record, preferably with school experience
• Has strong organisational and administrative skills
• Has excellent written communication and interpersonal skills
• Can work well under their own initiative, using time efficiently
• Can complete work to a high standard
• Is confident and flexible with a pragmatic 'can-do' approach to problem solving

You will be based at the Civic Centre, this is not a home working role.

Contact details for informal discussion:

For further information and details regarding the position, please contact Maria Anderson, Virtual School Headteacher via email.

Interview date: 21 May 2025

Start date: 2nd June 2025

Recruitment contact details:

• Email: recruitment@southampton.gov.uk
• Tel:

Organisation: Southampton City Council

Service Area: Education Support

Job Location: Civic Centre

Contract Length: Permanent

Work Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary: £25,583 - £27,332 per annum

Special Requirements: Enhanced DBS check will be required

Closing Date: 15/05/2025

Job Reference: 15659

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Southampton City Council

• Dealing with routine enquiries from parents and other agencies/organisations
• Is an experienced administration professional with a proven track record, preferably with school experience
• Has strong organisational and administrative skills
• Has excellent written communication and interpersonal skills
• Can work well under their own initiative, using time efficiently
• Can complete work to a high standard
• Is confident and flexible with a pragmatic 'can-do' approach to problem solving