Deputy Head of Virtual School
CV-LibraryNottingham, NottinghamshiretemporaryPosted: 13 October 2026
Apply NowBelmont Recruitment are currently looking for an experienced Senior Education Officer / Deputy Head of Virtual School to join Nottingham City Council's Virtual School Service on an initial 3-month temporary contract.
You will oversee the delivery of educational support for children in care, previously looked-after children and children with a social worker. You will also lead a team of Education Officers and a Data Officer, working closely with schools, carers, social workers and families to improve educational outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
* Oversee the day-to-day delivery of educational support provided by the Virtual School.
* Manage and develop a team of 8 Education Officers and 1 Data Officer, providing supervision and professional guidance.
* Monitor educational data to identify gaps, measure progress and evaluate interventions.
* Lead improvements in attendance, engagement, inclusion and educational participation.
* Work collaboratively with schools, carers, social workers, families and partner organisations.
* Identify barriers to learning and ensure appropriate support is implemented.
* Promote high expectations and help narrow attainment and progress gaps.
* Provide case oversight to ensure support is delivered effectively and in a timely manner.
* Deputise for the Headteacher of the Virtual School.
Requirements:
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
* Previous experience working within a Virtual School in a Deputy Head of Virtual School capacity.
Please reply with an up-to-date CV ASAP if this role would be of interest to you
You will oversee the delivery of educational support for children in care, previously looked-after children and children with a social worker. You will also lead a team of Education Officers and a Data Officer, working closely with schools, carers, social workers and families to improve educational outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
* Oversee the day-to-day delivery of educational support provided by the Virtual School.
* Manage and develop a team of 8 Education Officers and 1 Data Officer, providing supervision and professional guidance.
* Monitor educational data to identify gaps, measure progress and evaluate interventions.
* Lead improvements in attendance, engagement, inclusion and educational participation.
* Work collaboratively with schools, carers, social workers, families and partner organisations.
* Identify barriers to learning and ensure appropriate support is implemented.
* Promote high expectations and help narrow attainment and progress gaps.
* Provide case oversight to ensure support is delivered effectively and in a timely manner.
* Deputise for the Headteacher of the Virtual School.
Requirements:
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
* Previous experience working within a Virtual School in a Deputy Head of Virtual School capacity.
Please reply with an up-to-date CV ASAP if this role would be of interest to you