Virtual School Education Officer

Virtual School Education Officer (Ref: POS012335)

Salary: £29,777 - £32,096
Salary Band: £20,001 to £30,000
Post Type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: Full time

Job and Application Details

Categories: Education
Directorate: N/A
Published Date: 10/08/2024
Closing Date: 06/09/2024

Darlington Virtual School is looking for two Education Officers to join our small team providing advice and guidance to education and social care professionals for children in our care.

The Virtual School supports over 200 children in care aged between 2 and 18 who attend over 70 different settings. There is no "typical" work day as there is a wide variety in the tasks that are undertaken.

We would be particularly interested in candidates with experience in Primary or Early Years phases to complement our existing team, though we can be flexible around your experience and expertise.

For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Role Profile and Additional Information.

For a further informal discussion please contact Calvin Kipling, Virtual School Head on 01325 405581.

The rewards for working at Darlington Borough Council go beyond the salary you will receive; we have numerous additional benefits such as:

• 32 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro-rata for part time working)
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions
• Flexi-time scheme
• Flexible working
• Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes
• Staff equality forums
• Green Car Leasing Scheme
• Access to a wide range of training, learning and development
• Physiotherapy service
• Confidential counselling service
• Great wellbeing offer
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts
• Local and National retailer discounts
• Vivup employee benefit app and Lifestyle Savings
• Arriva Employee Travel Club

For the full range of benefits we offer, please see our Why work for us internet page, which also includes our Total Reward Booklet and Employee Benefit Video: Why work for us

Find out further information about us and what it’s like to work for our great team by visiting the Jobs and Careers home page: Jobs and Careers

General Information for Applicants:
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If you are experiencing problems applying for this vacancy via North East Jobs, please contact the HR Team on 01325 403217 or HR@darlington.gov.uk, who will be happy to assist.