Virtual School Secondary Phase Leader

Job Introduction

This role is situated at the Didcot Children and Families Centre, but is an agile role, including significant working from home and other OCC buildings. 

Interview date: Monday 4th November 2024

About Us

The Virtual School for Looked After Children (known as ‘Children We Care For’ in Oxfordshire) is a partner to all schools in being the most ambitious and aspirational corporate parents we can be.   The Virtual School’s core duty is to promote the education of Children We Care For (CWCF).  In addition, the Virtual School has extended strategic duties to promote the education of previously cared for children, children with a social worker and children in kinship care.  The Virtual School team work closely with schools, social workers, carers and other professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for the children and young people in our care.
 

About the Role

We are looking to recruit a Secondary Phase Leader for Children We Care For who will report to the Virtual School Headteacher and who will lead essential work to support the Virtual School in meeting its statutory duties to promote the education of secondary-aged Children We Care For, ensuring these children receive the support they need to succeed academically.  
 

About you

You will have qualified teacher status and significant experience working with children and young people, particularly those in care or with special educational needs. You will have experience in leadership or management within an educational or social care setting and experience of multi-agency collaboration to support the holistic needs of children. You will have excellent communication and team management skills.  You will be someone who can quickly build healthy and sustainable relationships with professionals.  
 

Rewards and benefits

• Annual leave starting at 30 days per year (plus bank holidays).
• A comprehensive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Flexible working.
• Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support 24 x7.
• Range of family friendly policies.
• Childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme, electric car scheme, range of staff discounts including travel, holidays, insurance, food, health & leisure activities.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Clare Pike on clare.pike@oxfordshire.gov.uk.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:

At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.

Our commitment to Guaranteed Interview Schemes:

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.

Our commitment to Safeguarding:

Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

Our commitment to Flexible Working:

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

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