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Education Adviser

Employer
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
Location
Ward House, Himley Hall, Himley, DY3 4DF
Salary
£28,673 to £31,346 per annum
Closing date
15 Oct 2021
Reference
DUDLEY000006594

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Sector
Education
Job Type
Education - non-schools based
Contract Type
Full time permanent
Working Pattern
Standard
Hours
Full-Time

Job Details

The Virtual School support the education of Children In Care in their educational settings. They also offer advice for children and young people who are previously looked after (PLAC) and their role has recently been extended to provide strategic leadership for children with social workers.

The team of Education Advisers support over 600 children and young people who are attending over 300 settings within and outside of the Dudley Metropolitan Borough. Each Adviser has a class list of young people and develop partnerships with the settings they attend.

The education advisor role is to help improve outcomes of children of families in the care of Dudley. The team of advisors work on a range of educational priorities of the service consistent with the DVS development plan and current needs analysis.

The Education Adviser will raise the aspiration and attainment of each Child In Care prioritising their educational needs. They will work in partnership with educational settings and relevant agencies to prioritise education.

A vital part of the role is to maintain and re-engage Children and Young People in suitable educational placements.

The Education Adviser will monitor support and evaluate progress of Children In Care including those in residential settings, promoting educational achievement with partner services, agencies and other stakeholder groups.

They will take an operational lead around co-ordinated support for Children In Care and Care Leavers during key educational transitions spanning Early Years to Post-16 provision.

Each Advisor is responsible for caseloads and defined partner schools as allocated by the Virtual School Head Teacher, to monitor and track their attainment and attendance. This will entail them keeping accurate and up-to-date records for allocated Children In Care including progress and attendance. They will also be responsible for liaising and visiting the DT for Children In Care at allocated schools, helping to promote and support high quality and timely Personal Educational Plans.

An Education Adviser will liaise and work with Designated Teachers and other professionals and agencies in an integrated way to achieve optimal outcomes for Children In Care. This will enable them to keep allocated schools and key professionals informed around current education legislation, policies and procedures and funding opportunities related to Children In Care and deliver appropriate Personal Education Plans (PEP’s) training / advice to schools and partner agencies.

The Education Adviser will be an experienced and qualified teacher of one or more of the phases from Early Years, Primary, Secondary or Post 16. They will have a current knowledge of legislation and support systems available for Children in Care (CiC/CLA), Previously Looked After Children (PLAC) and Children with a Social Worker.(CWSW).

The team of Education Advisers use a range of recording data systems to support the children on their class list/caseload, so successful candidates will need to have a sound understanding and knowledge of ICT. An induction and training package is available to all members of the team.

The Education Adiser will need to be able to work with and alongside a wide range of professionals and partnerships.

The position is available from Jan 1st 2022, or earlier by negotiation. The successful candidate will be joining an established team that has demonstrated improving outcomes, systems and partnerships. All team members are encouraged to continue with their professional development and help drive initiatives to support our children.

For further details please contact Andrew Wright - Virtual School Head Teacher via Andrew.Wright@dudley.gov.uk 07799070552.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check. 

N.B. We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications.

Online application forms will only be accepted for this vacancy, online facilities for jobs are available at public libraries within the Dudley Borough.

If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application please contact the HR Resourcing Team via HR.Resourcing@dudley.gov.uk

If you are experiencing a problem whilst applying for a position, please follow the link below to the WM Jobs Help Page in the first instance; https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/staticpages/20563/help/

If the WM Jobs Help Page does not resolve your issue then please contact the HR Resourcing Team via HR.Resourcing@dudley.gov.uk

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About Dudley Council

It’s an incredibly exciting time to work in Dudley Council as we embark on numerous multi-million pound regeneration schemes which will be real game-changers for the borough. In addition to the exciting schemes such as the Midland Metro we also have the ongoing and very serious challenges of ensuring vulnerable people across the borough receive the services they deserve.

At Dudley Council we have a ‘one council’ ethos that builds an effective and dynamic organisation which grows the economy and creates jobs, creating a cleaner and greener place and supports stronger and safer communities.

We are rightly proud to be the historic capital of the Black Country and, working with our partners, Dudley Council is also committed to looking forward and helping to deliver our borough vision of ‘Forge a Future for all’ www.dudleyboroughvision2030.org.uk

We ensure communities influence council decisions and are committed to delivering services in partnership with communities.  We provide flexible and responsive service in partnership and help communities help themselves.

In joining a local authority that serves 320,000 residents you will become an integral part of a council that:

• is ready to embrace change, providing an environment in which you will be encouraged to make your mark

• is aware of its key challenges and the need for a new energy to innovate the council, in order to find cost effective ways of delivering services

• has aligned its political and managerial leadership structures and is committed to protecting, securing and transforming the lives of children, families, the vulnerable and older people

• wants borough residents to have their say through our community forums

• dedicates time to meaningful consultation and listen to the views of our residents

• is working with the community to encourage active involvement of our residents

We want to leave a legacy of a better future for the borough that reflects Dudley borough’s potential and harnesses the ambitions of the people we serve. For more information see our Council Plan www.dudley.gov.uk/council-community/plan-policies-and-strategies/council-plan, Dudley Borough Vision for 2030, Forging a Future for All www.dudleyboroughvision2030.org.uk and key information about the borough and its communities at All about Dudley Borough www.allaboutdudley.info

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West Midlands
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