Education Monitoring Officer
- Employer: Newham Council
- Salary: £25,000 - £29,999
- Location: The Employing School
- Contract: Contract
- Working Pattern: Full Time
- Hours: 36 hours per week.
- DBS Check: Enhanced
- Closing Date: 07/03/2018 at 23:59
- Reference: LBN/18/54408
Virtual School Education Monitoring Officer post
EDUCATION MONITORING OFFICER - Transition Scale 6 - £25,242 (Maternity cover)
The Virtual School works with schools and other partners to promote the best possible education for our looked after children and is seeking to employ an Education Monitoring Officer to join us as soon as possible to cover maternity leave. We are looking for a team member to specialise in the transition between Key stages 4 and 5.
Your duties will include:
Contributing to educational planning (Personal Education Plans) and review for children and young people
Holding a caseload of children in care of statutory school age, attending all relevant educational meetings; implementing packages of additional support where necessary
Taking a key role in re-engaging disaffected and challenging children in care to Newham
Contributing effectively to meeting the diversity of children’s needs and interests; recognising their strengths and areas for development in planning support that removes barriers to their achievement
Assisting in managing data by gathering information, inputting data and producing reports, statistical information and analysis as required
Carrying out routine clerical tasks e.g. delivering training to Designated Teachers, supporting Celebration events and producing case studies.
You will have a qualification at minimum Level 2 in English and Mathematics and be educated to Level 3 overall. You will have obtained or be prepared to obtain Higher Level Teaching Assistant status or equivalent and have had 3 years’ experience of working in a school. You should be aware of the statutory frameworks related to Children in Care and have high expectations of all children.
Closing date: 7th March 2018
Equal Opportunities
We are committed to and champion equality and diversity in all aspects of employment with Newham Partnership Working and the London Borough of Newham. All employees are expected to understand and promote equality and diversity in the course of their work.
How to apply
Please apply online. For technical difficulties, please contact the Support Team 020 7427 8250. For further information about the role, please contact the school directly.