Advisory Teacher

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Advisory Teacher to join our team at Havering Virtual School. As an Advisory Teacher, you will play a critical role in supporting the educational outcomes of children and young people in our care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with social workers and practitioners to support children and young people to be in school every day and achieve academic success.
• Draw on your strong knowledge of safeguarding in schools and education interventions to enable the attainment gap for vulnerable learners to be narrowed.
• Apply your proven experience of working alongside schools in raising attainment for children with a Social Worker, including those with special educational needs.
• Navigate the multi-professional network to overcome barriers to learning and progress.
• Challenge professionally across the network where pupils are at risk of under-achievement or insufficient access to appropriate education opportunities.

Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status and education to degree level 2:2 or above.
• Proven knowledge of education systems in schools, assessment frameworks, and how to challenge under-achievement.
• A strong understanding of child development, attachment, trauma, and its impact.
• Clear understanding of the barriers children with a Social Worker may experience in accessing their learning.
• Effective team player with experience of compiling professional reports for a variety of audiences and ability to meet deadlines.
• Effective communication and presentation skills and ability to develop positive relationships with vulnerable children, young people, and a range of professionals.

About Us

Havering Virtual School is responsible for raising the educational outcomes for children and young people in our care. We work closely with young people, schools, colleges, social workers, and foster carers to improve behavior and attendance, promote improved outcomes, and school stability.

We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment for all our staff and students. If you are a motivated and experienced professional who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.