Education Champion (Perm)

Are you passionate about improving outcomes for Children in Our Care? Join our Virtual School team as an Education Champion and make a real difference. This is a pivotal role in improving educational outcomes for Children in our Care and care leavers. As an Education Champion you will work closely with social care teams, schools, and other professionals to ensure every child receives the support they need to thrive academically and personally.You’ll manage and attend PEP meetings, ensuring quality assurance of processes and documents and report on non-compliance. You’ll actively participate in multi-professional meetings to plan education provision and lead projects that promote participation, aspiration and future careers.As an Education Champion you’ll negotiate alternative education packages to ensure continuity of learning and work to prevent NEET status and re-engage young people who are NEET.This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people. You will be part of a supportive team committed to ensuring every child can go to school locally, stay in school and succeed.We work on a hybrid basis, with a minimum of 3 days per week based in the office.If You’re Looking For a New Challenge And Want To Be Part Of An Exciting Journey To Turn Children’s Services Around In Slough Then Come And Join Us. In Return, We Can Offer YouTraining and development opportunitiesAgile working supported by technologyFlexible working policiesFriendly working environment and great colleagues.Slough is one of the most diverse places in the country outside of London and a great place to live or work. In fact it's the best place to live or work according to a survey by Glassdoor. Pleasant environments, above average salaries and a lower cost of living, mean an increased quality of life for employees. We're also one of the most accessible places to be, nestled on the corner of the M25, M4 and M40, and less than 20 minutes by train to Central London.Education Champion (Perm)Observatory House, 25 Windsor road, Slough, Berkshire, United KingdomSL1 2EL£36,508 - £40,958 (including LW) per yearPermanent - Full-timePosted todayClosing date: 07/12/2025Job reference: DR1450667ObsECDocuments