Job Description

The Role

Are you passionate about transforming the educational outcomes of children in residential care?



If yes, we have the perfect role for you!



Southwark Virtual School is seeking a dynamic and committed

Virtual School Education Advisor Residential Care

to champion the learning and progress of children looked after in residential settings - both within and outside the borough.


This is a fixed term contract for 1 year.

About the Role:

In this pivotal role, you will:


Collaborate with Southwark Children's homes residential staff, schools, and multi-agency professionals to remove barriers to learning. Monitor and support educational progress, attendance, and attainment of Southwark's children in residential care. Lead on the Personal Education Plan (PEP) process for children in residential care. Provide structured learning opportunities. for children without current education provision and support reintegration into school. Promote a culture of high aspiration and inclusive education within children's homes. You will also attend and contribute to panels and planning meetings related to residential care, ensuring education remains a key focus in multi-agency decision-making.

This is a unique opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of some of our most vulnerable young people, ensuring they receive the support and encouragement they need to thrive.

Recruitment timetable

Advert close date: 11:59pm 19th September 2025



Shortlisting date/s: 22nd September 2025



Interview date/s: 30th September 2025

The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme:

As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:


Members of the Armed Forces and veterans Are currently in care, or have previously been in care If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition



We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our

Southwark Stands Together programme. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.

Job Reference: SC07670