Virtual School Inclusion Officer
2 weeks ago
**About us**:
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Families and Wellbeing Directorate to join the Virtual School for Children in Care as the Virtual School Inclusion Officer. You will work with a wide range of professionals; Virtual School colleagues, social workers, EHCP coordinators, admissions colleagues. You will also work directly with children and parents/carers.
**The role**:
The role is term time only (38 weeks), 37 hours per week.
Key duties to be undertaken within this role include:
- Leading the co-ordination and completion of Personal Education Plans (PEPs) for a small, select group of Children in Care who are at risk of repeated suspension, being placed on part time timetables or have low attendance generally;
- Supporting schools in the use of our Education Psychology Service’s Emotionally Based School Attendance (EBSA) toolkit so that attendance improves;
- Working strategically and operationally to monitor and improve school attendance and reduce suspensions of our children;
- Advising schools and social workers on how they can support Children in Need and those on Child Protection;
- Working directly with some children and their parents/carers to support them into better school attendance.
**What's needed?**:
You will support the Virtual School Head Teacher and the Virtual School team to ensure that Personal Education Planning meetings are arranged to meet statutory requirements and that all relevant supporting material is co-ordinated to support the process, including the sharing of completed PEPs to tight timescales. Planning and leading PEP meetings, taking notes, co-ordinating and quality assuring documents and working with schools to ensure progress are key aspects of the post. You will work within a team of other Virtual School Education Officers where consistency of standards and a team approach is imperative.
You will be the Virtual School’s single point of contact for the schools on your caseload helping them to understand trauma, attachment and its impact on children’s development and often their mental health. You will use your knowledge to advise schools how they can better support children who are vulnerable and are in need of additional support.
You must have exceptional administrative skills, a proven track record of providing good customer service and be able to communicate effectively, while also being able to work sensitively and appropriately with a wide range of people and stakeholders. Your ability to manage your own diary and caseload is essential. You will be liaising with Head Teachers, senior leaders, social workers and other professionals and experience of working within a school or any relevant teaching experience would be beneficial to this role, especially in the areas of attendance or suspensions. Alternatively experience in children’s social care and/or working with children would also be desirable.
**Benefits**:
As well as a competitive salary, working for us means you get:
- 26 days annual holiday - raising to 31 after 5 years of service (pro-rata)
- Access to our attractive and competitive benefits package
- Access to our Health & Wellbeing Programme
- Flexible working
**Key Dates & Further Information**:
The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
DBS clearance is required.
Warrington Borough Council is a Disability Confident employer
-
School Finance Officer
2 weeks ago
Warrington, United Kingdom Beamont Collegiate Academy Full time**JOB DESCRIPTION for SUPPORT STAFF** **Job Title: Finance Officer** **Salary Scale**:Grade 5 SCP 8-14 (£20,852-£23,484) **Responsible to**:Office Manager / Finance Cluster Manager To be responsible to the Office Manager for designated aspects of the day-to-day operation of all areas of finance within the Academy and to assist the Finance Cluster...
-
Marketing and School Engagement Officer
2 weeks ago
Warrington, United Kingdom Warrington & Vale Royal College Full timeWarrington & Vale Royal College is seeking to appoint a Marketing and School Engagement Officer to its award-winning Marketing Team. The Officer will be responsible for providing a highly responsive service to schools and the growth and delivery of 16-18-year-old recruitment targets. The post holder will significantly contribute to the success of the...
-
School Business Support Officer
2 weeks ago
Warrington, United Kingdom Chester Diocesan Academies Trust Full timeSchool Business Support Officer Job Description & Person Specification Context The Diocese of Chester covers a number of Local Authorities, including Cheshire East, Cheshire West and Chester and Wirral and parts of Halton, Warrington, Trafford, Stockport, Tameside and Derbyshire. There are 116 Diocesan Board of Education (DBE) schools, ranging from small...
-
School Engagement Officer
6 days ago
Warrington, United Kingdom Warrington Borough Council Full timeAbout usPadgate Academy, a distinguished member of the Warrington‑based multi‑academy trust "The Challenge Academy Trust," is committed to achieving excellence as a cornerstone of its community‑focused mission. With recent significant advancements in standards, we are seeking a compassionate, proactive, and determined School Engagement Officer to...
-
Maintenance Officer
6 days ago
Warrington, United Kingdom Warrington Borough Council Full timeThe children, staff and Governors are seeking to appoint a Maintenance Officer to join our friendly team working in a busy school environment. Applicants need to have well developed inter-personal skills and be capable of responding flexibly to day-to-day pressures, demonstrating personal initiative, motivation and commitment. Other essential skills...
-
Data Officer
4 days ago
Warrington, United Kingdom Golborne High School Full time**Grade 5 £25,992 - £28,624 pro rata. Actual £22,829 - £25,140** **37 hours per week - Term Time plus 2 weeks** **Flexible/Part-Time working will be considered and can be discussed at interview** **Start Date: Flexible** Golborne is a flourishing 11-16 secondary school that is proud to provide an exceptional education for the children of Golborne and...
-
Primary School Office Administrator
4 days ago
Warrington, United Kingdom Exclusive Education Full timeA leading education staffing agency seeks a School Admin to work in a Primary School in Warrington, UK. The role involves handling calls and emails, liaising with parents and teachers, and organizing school communications. Candidates should have a minimum of 6 months experience in a school office environment and the legal right to work in the UK. This...
-
Data Officer
4 days ago
Warrington, United Kingdom Golborne High School Wigan Full time**Golborne High School** Wigan£22,829 - £25,140 per year **Salary**: Grade 5**Job type**: Part Time, Permanent**Start date**: 01 October 202519 August 2025**Job overview**: **Grade 5 £25,992 - £28,624 pro rata. Actual £22,829 - £25,140** **37 hours per week - Term Time plus 2 weeks** **Flexible/Part-Time working will be considered and can be...
-
School Office Administrator
6 days ago
Warrington, United Kingdom Tradewind Full timeTradewind Education is seeking a highly organised and efficient individual to provide maternity cover at a Warrington Primary School from the 17th of April on a full-time basis. The Warrington Primary School is based in WA4 and was recently rated 'Good' by Ofsted in 2020. You will be joining a friendly and supportive team who are dedicated to providing an...
-
Maintenance Officer
6 days ago
Warrington, United Kingdom Warrington Borough Council Full timeMaintenance Officer - Oakwood Avenue Primary School The role The Governors of Oakwood Avenue Primary School wish to appoint a committed, proactive, highly motivated and responsible person to join our maintenance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the efficient running of the site including site security, maintenance, completion of...
