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Virtual School Advisor - job post

Bedford Borough Council
3.6 out of 5 stars
Bedford•Hybrid work
£41,771 - £45,091 a year - Permanent, Full-time

Location

Bedford•Hybrid work

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

  • Company pension

Full job description

General information

Reference

004887

Closing Date

15/12/2025

Service Area

Directorate

Chief Executive

Service Area

Education, SEND & Schools

Vacancy Details

Category

Education - Education, SEND & Schools - All

Job Title

Virtual School Advisor

Grade

BBU11

Salary Range (£ pro rata for part time roles)

BBU11 41,771 - 45,091

Contract Type

Full time permanent

Contract Hours

37

Job Advert

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Education Advisor to join our Virtual School team, supporting young people in Key Stages 4 and 5, with a particular focus on Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children (UASC) and other vulnerable learners.


About the Role

  • As an Education Advisor, you will champion the educational progress and achievement of young people in care and previously looked after children, ensuring they receive high quality, personalised education.
  • You will provide expert guidance and targeted support to schools, colleges, and social care professionals on effective strategies for supporting KS4 and KS5 learners and UASC.
  • Monitor and track attendance, attainment, and progression to identify barriers and interventions.
  • Work closely with designated teachers, social workers, and post 16 providers to develop individual education plans and transition pathways.
  • Deliver training and raise awareness around the educational needs and experiences of UASC and post 16 learners.
  • Contribute to the Virtual School’s strategic priorities and statutory responsibilities.


This is a hybrid role with opportunities to work both in the office and at home.


How to apply
When you are ready to apply, click on ‘Apply for Vacancy’; you will be asked to upload a CV and answer some application questions. The application questions require a yes/no response. Please make sure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role you are applying for, the job profile below will show the essential selection criteria. An optional CV template is provided below.


Closing Date: 15th December 2025

Interview Date: 8th January 2026


Please note:
The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of:
  • a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving)
  • a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only) unless the appointment is business critical

For further information, please email recruitment.team@bedford.gov.uk


Guaranteed Interview Schemes
Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and the Care Leavers Covenant, we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for. Bedford Borough Council is also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for.


Visa Sponsorship
Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role


Enhanced DBS Post

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If your application is successful you will be required to declare any spent and unspent convictions, adult cautions (simple or conditional) that are not "protected" as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).

Additional Vacancy Information

Allowance (pro rata for part time roles)

N/A

Work Pattern

Mon to Fri

Is this an enhanced DBS role?

Yes

Is this a politically restricted role?

No

Is this a customer facing role which requires a fluent English Speaker?

Yes

Vacancy Location

Location

Bedfordshire, Bedford Borough Council Recruitment, Bedford

Location

Borough Hall Bedford

Is this a designated car user position?

Yes

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