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Job details Job reference VAC007726 Date posted 02/01/2026 Application closing date 23/01/2026 Location City Hall College Green City Centre Bristol BS1 5TR Salary BG10: 31,648 - 34,990 pro rata, term time only Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Education Attachments
Secondary Education Advocate Job description
Full Time, Permanent, pro-rata term-time only plus 5 days (37 hours per week)
The HOPE Virtual School are pleased to announce we are recruiting for an Education Advocate (Secondary)
This is an exciting opportunity to join an established team and contribute to the virtual school's objectives in securing the best provision and educational outcomes for children in care. You will work alongside young people, carers, social workers, education settings and other professionals to ensure every child has a high-quality personal education plan that supports their education and training.
You will work closely with multi-agency partners and education settings to ensure the actions in the plan are carried out and care-experienced young people are supported in all areas of their education.
If you have experience of working with young people in education, knowledge of the challenges children in care may face and experience of planning for and achieving success then we would welcome your application.
Please note: Shortlisting is scheduled to be completed by 29th of January 2026, and interviews are expected to take place around 10th of February 2026.
Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
Why Bristol City Council?
At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation..
Join us and you'll receive an excellent rewards package including membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you'll be working in a supportive environment where you'll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.
How do I apply?
If you share our and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.
To be shortlisted for interview you'll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.
We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.
For further information, please refer to the and Person Specification or alternatively, please contact
At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.
The personal information section (including your name) you'll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers, but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly.
Job title Secondary Education Advocate Job reference VAC007726 Date posted 02/01/2026 Application closing date 23/01/2026 Location City Hall College Green City Centre Bristol BS1 5TR Salary BG10: 31,648 - 34,990 pro rata, term time only Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Education Attachments Job description
Full Time, Permanent, pro-rata term-time only plus 5 days (37 hours per week)
The HOPE Virtual School are pleased to announce we are recruiting for an Education Advocate (Secondary)
This is an exciting opportunity to join an established team and contribute to the virtual school's objectives in securing the best provision and educational outcomes for children in care. You will work alongside young people, carers, social workers, education settings and other professionals to ensure every child has a high-quality personal education plan that supports their education and training.
You will work closely with multi-agency partners and education settings to ensure the actions in the plan are carried out and care-experienced young people are supported in all areas of their education.
If you have experience of working with young people in education, knowledge of the challenges children in care may face and experience of planning for and achieving success then we would welcome your application.
Please note: Shortlisting is scheduled to be completed by 29th of January 2026, and interviews are expected to take place around 10th of February 2026.
Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
Why Bristol City Council?
At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation..
Join us and you'll receive an excellent rewards package including membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you'll be working in a supportive environment where you'll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.
How do I apply?
If you share our and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.
To be shortlisted for interview you'll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.
We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.
For further information, please refer to the and Person Specification or alternatively, please contact
At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.
The personal information section (including your name) you'll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers, but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly.

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