School Education Co-ordinator
Duration: Initially 3 months
Hours: 22.2 hours a week (0.6fte) flexible around these hours
Rate: £20.43 umbrella an hour (£16.63 PAYE an hour)
Bath and North East Somerset Council are looking for a School Education Co-ordinator to join their Virtual School. This role can be worked on a hybrid basis.
As a School Education Co-ordinator you will:
Take lead responsibility for education and progress of children in care aged from EYFS to KS3
Organise and work with colleagues and carers to ensure Bath and North East Somerset local authority is an excellent corporate parent, and that all children and young people benefit form a first education
Work with schools, academies and other education providers to ensure additional resources for children in care are used effectively and efficiently in line with the departmental priorities and performance indicators
Ensure the Pupil Premium is allocated and that schools are held to account for the impact of the additional funding for children in care
Monitor the progress of children and young people in care in schools and settings and scrutinize the quality of Personal Education Plans
Requirements
Detailed practical knowledge of the education system, schools, colleges and Looked After Children
Understanding of social services, Looked After Children and Care Leavers
Experience of working with young people including LAC/CiC