Job Description
Are you passionate about and have experience of improving the educational experiences of vulnerable children and young people? Lincolnshire Virtual School is looking to recruit an Assistant Head who will play a key role in the operational delivery and strategic influence of the Virtual School.
About the Role
The Virtual School Assistant Head will use their skills and expertise to lead and support the established and committed team of Education Progress Coordinators to deliver our statutory responsibilities in promoting educational outcomes for children in care and previously looked after children.
As Corporate Parent, the post holder will ensure the partnership working across services within the Local Authority are developed and maintained to deliver an integrated approach to service delivery to promote the very best outcomes for our most vulnerable children.
This Assistant Head is also responsible for:
- Providing support and challenge to key leaders in schools, educational settings and professionals to understand and meet the statutory requirements for the education of children and young people in care and previously looked after.
- Effectively tracking, analysing and using data to maximise attainment and progress for all children in care as if they were on a single school roll.
- Supporting the quality assurance of Personal Education Plans and managing budgets to enable the effective distribution of Pupil Premium.
About You
The successful candidate must be passionate about improving educational outcomes for vulnerable children. You will be outcomes driven and be able to motivate, challenge and support your team in a sometimes complex, but also rewarding environment. Having a track record of being a strategic thinker, effective communicator with the ability to successfully manage change would be beneficial.
You will have up to date knowledge of the education system, recent experience of working in a leadership position and a strong understanding of the potential barriers faced by children in care and previously looked after children.
It is important that you are familiar with statutory guidance relating to children in care, SEND, school attendance, school admissions, suspensions and permanent exclusions.
You will also be confident at communicating effectively, be efficient, organised and able to work using your own initiative within a wider team.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful team and have a significant impact on the lives of young people across a wide range of settings.
About Our Offer
Along with a competitive salary we are offering:
- A Contributory pension
- Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work
- Flexible working policies
- Career progression opportunities
Further details can be found in our rewards and benefits brochure
PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your application clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role (as set out in the attached Job Description) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.
For a confidential and informal discussion about the role, please email Sarah Lane, Virtual School Head at sarah.lane@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Applications will close on the 2nd June and interviews will take place on the 19th June in Lincoln.
We wish you the best of luck with your application!
A Smarter Working Employer
We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.
Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.
Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.
All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.
On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.
We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.
Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.