Service Manager Virtual Schools Headteacher

Service Manager Virtual Schools Headteacher

Job Description

Salary: £62,833 - £66,847

Hours per week: 37 hours

Interview date: Friday 15 November 2024

Education and Skills - Building Bright Futures

The Wiltshire Virtual School is looking for a passionate and experienced leader to step into the role of Virtual School Headteacher.

This unique leadership position promotes the educational progress, achievement and well-being of children looked after, previously looked after, children with a social worker (CP/CIN) or children in kinship care. Beyond statutory duties, it supports vulnerable learners, guiding them toward successful, fulfilling futures.

As Virtual School Headteacher, you will lead the highly effective virtual school team and take responsibility for the organisation's statutory duties related to the educational needs and outcomes for children looked after and care leavers up to age 25. You will ensure that our learners receive the highest quality educational support, encouraging positive outcomes. Your strategic leadership will also focus on enhancing educational success for children who are previously looked after, children in kinship care, children with a social worker and those who have been previously supported by a social worker.

In this strategic role, you'll shape career pathways, promote inclusion and influence positive behaviour in Wiltshire schools and other local authorities. This position offers hybrid work flexibility across County Hall, Trowbridge, and other Wiltshire hubs.

If you're ready to lead with passion and vision, we welcome your application to make a lasting difference in the lives of Wiltshire's young people.

Why us?

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That's why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. Explore more benefits here!

Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well as Our Identity .

The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged, supported and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead, work and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework.

For more details, contact John Spring, Head of Targeted Education, at , or call .

This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information.

We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our statement of commitment to equality and inclusion .

Disability Confident Employer

Application process

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