Wiltshire Council

Service Manager Virtual Schools Headteacher

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Job summary

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 organisations 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.

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Main duties of the job

In this strategic role, youll 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 youre ready to lead with passion and vision, we welcome your application to make a lasting difference in the lives of Wiltshires young people.

About us

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Thats why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right.

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.

Details

Date posted

28 October 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£62,833 to £66,847 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

F0041-3207

Job locations

County Hall

Bythesea Rd

Trowbridge

Wiltshire

BA14 8JN


Job description

Job responsibilities

Roles at this level require thinking/problem solving within broad guidelines/policies and objectives in relation to the discrete specialist team or workstream.

The postholder will be required to select solutions through the application of acquired knowledge which directly impact upon the specialist team or workstream.

In some cases, postholders will be required to establish standards and procedure which impact upon the whole service area or across the whole council under the direction of a head of service or director. Contribute to the development and implementation of corporate and/or service strategies within the specialism.

Please see role decription for full details.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Roles at this level require thinking/problem solving within broad guidelines/policies and objectives in relation to the discrete specialist team or workstream.

The postholder will be required to select solutions through the application of acquired knowledge which directly impact upon the specialist team or workstream.

In some cases, postholders will be required to establish standards and procedure which impact upon the whole service area or across the whole council under the direction of a head of service or director. Contribute to the development and implementation of corporate and/or service strategies within the specialism.

Please see role decription for full details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified Teacher Status.
  • Successful senior leadership and management experience (head or deputy) within educational settings or a local authority.
  • Understanding of how a Local Authority can effectively harness partnership benefits from working with its schools, colleges and Childrens Services partners to improve inclusion and learning opportunities for children and young people.
  • Please see job description for all the details.

Desirable

  • Please see job description for all the details.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified Teacher Status.
  • Successful senior leadership and management experience (head or deputy) within educational settings or a local authority.
  • Understanding of how a Local Authority can effectively harness partnership benefits from working with its schools, colleges and Childrens Services partners to improve inclusion and learning opportunities for children and young people.
  • Please see job description for all the details.

Desirable

  • Please see job description for all the details.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Wiltshire Council

Address

County Hall

Bythesea Rd

Trowbridge

Wiltshire

BA14 8JN


Employer's website

http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Wiltshire Council

Address

County Hall

Bythesea Rd

Trowbridge

Wiltshire

BA14 8JN


Employer's website

http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

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Details

Date posted

28 October 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£62,833 to £66,847 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

F0041-3207

Job locations

County Hall

Bythesea Rd

Trowbridge

Wiltshire

BA14 8JN


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