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About the Role

Join Brent Virtual School as a KS4 & SEND Advisory Officer, supporting children looked after to achieve their potential in education. This varied temporary secondment brings together Key Stage 4 advisory work and specialist SEND oversight. You will help young people stay engaged in learning, access the support they need, achieve their qualifications and move confidently into post-16 opportunities.

Responsibilities

Lead educational oversight of the Key Stage 4 cohort, monitoring attendance, progress, attainment and educational stability.
Work with schools and partners to strengthen Personal Education Plans, coordinate targeted support and improve GCSE and equivalent outcomes.
Provide specialist advice and oversight for children and young people with SEND, including EHCP reviews and specialist or out-of-borough provision.
Help prevent exclusions and gaps in education, and support successful Year 11 transitions into education, employment or training.
Work closely with designated teachers, SENCOs, social workers, carers, education providers and other professionals, offering practical advice and constructive challenge to remove barriers to learning.

Requirements

Substantial experience supporting vulnerable children and young people in education, SEND, social care or a related setting.
Understanding of Key Stage 4 education, GCSE pathways and the barriers affecting attendance, achievement and progression.
Knowledge of SEND requirements, EHCPs and the SEND Code of Practice, alongside an understanding of children looked after.
Ability to work confidently with schools, carers and multi-agency partners to coordinate support and challenge where needed.
Ability to interpret pupil and cohort information, prioritise a varied caseload and develop effective educational interventions.
Ability to communicate clearly, build positive relationships and keep children’s views and aspirations central to planning.
Must submit a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the criteria.
Eligible redeployees only.

Skills

SEND
Key Stage 4 education
GCSE pathways
SEND Code of Practice
Children looked after
Multi-agency coordination
Interpreting pupil data
Developing educational interventions
Clear communication
Relationship building

Location

Civic centre
Other locations from time to time

Work Type

Fixed term
Secondment
36 hours per week
Hybrid working
Flexible working

Experience Level

12 months (fixed term/secondment)

Education Level

Relevant Level 3 qualification in SEND, education, health or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Salary/Compensations

£46,161- £49,590 inc. (pro-rata) London weighting

Benefits

27 days' annual leave, rising with length of service, plus bank holidays
Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
Supportive family-friendly policies, including carers’ leave, paternity leave and compassionate leave for eligible employees
Health and wellbeing support, including eye test support and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
Financial wellbeing support, including education sessions, childcare deposit loans and season ticket loans
Travel support, including affordable parking nearby, a Cycle to Work scheme and onsite facilities
Learning and development opportunities to support your career
Access to My Brent Rewards with exclusive discounts on shopping, travel, leisure and entertainment
Guaranteed interview for disabled applicants who meet essential criteria
Guaranteed interview for care-experienced applicants who meet essential criteria

About the Company

Brent is one of the most diverse boroughs in the country, with communities, ideas and experiences from across the world helping to shape who we are.
Working here means joining a council that is focused on fairness, open to new thinking and committed to improving life for local people.
Our values shape how we work and what people can expect from us. We collaborate proactively, lead inclusively, embrace change, are bold and curious, and celebrate and share our success.
For people who care about public service and want their work to matter, Brent offers the chance to make a meaningful difference.

Equal Opportunity

Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects the people we serve.
We welcome applications from all sections of the community and encourage applicants to complete the diversity survey section of the application.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity, respect and fairness.
We expect all employees to demonstrate a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and to promote inclusive, non-discriminatory practices in their work.
As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.
This includes people with hidden disabilities, long-term health conditions, diagnoses and mental health conditions.
We also guarantee an interview to care-experienced applicants who meet the essential criteria.
If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact recruitment@brent.gov.uk.