Virtual School Education Officer

Job introduction

Job title: Virtual School Education Officer

A bit about us:

Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We've got ambitious targets to meet and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities. Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.

Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!

Our Practice Model – “Our City, Our Children, Together” – was chosen by colleagues, parents and carers, children, and young people to reflect our collective commitment to working collaboratively, it is more than just a practice model, it is a shared vision. Every part of this model has been co-produced with the people who access and deliver our services. It represents our values, our relationships, and our belief that, by working together, we can create the best outcomes for children, young people, and their networks. This is a model we can be proud of and one that truly belongs to all of us.

The role:

Help improve educational outcomes for Liverpool's care experienced children and young people

Liverpool City Council's Virtual School is seeking a dedicated and passionate Virtual School Education Officer to join our team. We are recruiting to one permanent position and two additional fixed-term posts to strengthen our capacity and provide enhanced support to children and young people whilst managing increasing caseloads.

As a Virtual School Education Officer, you will play a key role in promoting the educational achievement, attendance, participation and progression of care experienced children and young people, and children with a social worker. Working closely with schools, social workers, carers and other professionals, you will help ensure children receive the support they need to achieve their potential.

You will contribute to the development, quality assurance and monitoring of Personal Education Plans (PEPs), track educational progress and outcomes, provide advice and challenge to partner agencies, and support multi-agency approaches that improve life chances for some of Liverpool's most vulnerable children and young people.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone with experience of working with children, young people and families, either within education, children's services, youth work, social care or a related field. You will be an excellent communicator, highly organised and committed to improving outcomes through collaborative working and strong professional relationships.

About You:

We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:

• Experience of working within a school, local authority or similar setting
• Experience of multi-agency partnership working
• A track record of supporting vulnerable children and young people to achieve positive outcomes
• Strong organisational, problem-solving and communication skills
• The ability to work independently whilst contributing positively to a supportive team
• A commitment to inclusion, equality and improving opportunities for care experienced children and young people

A Level 3 qualification in a relevant discipline is essential. A qualification in education, youth work, social care or a related field would be advantageous.

Why Join Us?

You will be joining a committed and ambitious Virtual School team that places children and young people at the centre of everything it does. We offer flexible and hybrid working arrangements, excellent learning and development opportunities, and the chance to make a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people across Liverpool.

Contract Information

• 1 x Permanent Virtual School Education Officer
• 2 x Fixed-Term Virtual School Education Officers (12 months)

We welcome applications from individuals who are passionate about improving educational outcomes and who share Liverpool City Council's commitment to inclusion, equality and opportunity for all.

Our offer to you:

• At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days
• Agile working - a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception
• Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme
• Progression - opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning
• Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes
• Drive Time – a salary sacrifice car lease scheme
• Family friendly policies with enhanced leave
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• Employee Volunteering Scheme
• Medicash

Next steps:
Closing date: Midnight on 21st July 2026
Shortlisting date: 22nd July 2026
Interview date: 30th and 31st July 2026
Interview type: Face-to-face

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Once the role has closed, you will not be able to submit an application, and we are unable to reopen the vacancy for you to complete it. We strongly recommend submitting your application well in advance of the closing date to avoid disappointment.

If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact Kate Dalton via Kate.Dalton1@liverpool.gov.uk

Watch our recruitment video and see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council.

Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.

If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk.

Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications. Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.

Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship. Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.

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