Education Support Officer - Matlock, United Kingdom - Derbyshire County Council
Description
There is a vacancy for a fixed term full time Secondary Education Support Officer, based in Matlock, to work within the Derbyshire Virtual School.
We are seeking someone with a good level of experience of working with children in an education setting or education support service to promote the learning of our children in care.
We are seeking someone with experience of working with children at Key Stage 3 and 4.You will have a good understanding of the education system and how children learn, and the barriers they may face, and be happy to learn more.
We are dedicated to transforming the lives and futures of children in care, committed to 'narrowing the gap' and raising achievement.
You will be working with a multi-agency team to increase access to learning and in partnership with the local authority, schools, carers and other agencies to make a difference to the life chances of vulnerable children and young people.
We are looking for someone with Secondary experience as well as experience at delivering interventions across the Secondary key stages.
You will be working alongside the Virtual School Assistant Headteacher (Secondary) and other Education Support Officers, working with a number of schools and settings across Derbyshire, as well as out of county when necessary.
This post involves travel both in and out of Derbyshire and a willingness to travel is essential.Your work will be varied and will include attending Personal Education Planning Meetings, ensuring schools prioritise children for support/intervention, tracking and monitoring your cohort, working with children in care at risk of underachievement, exclusion and signposting appropriate interventions aimed at improving outcomes for our most vulnerable children.
We can offer you:
- The support of a friendly, hardworking and committed team who readily embrace new ideas;
- Access to high quality professional development;
- The opportunity to play a significant role in the further development of the Virtual School
Provisional Interview Date: 8 May 2024
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