Advisory Teacher

The Opportunity

Salary : Soulbury EIP 4-6 £45,659 to £48,349 per annum

Contract Type : Permanent and Fixed Term / Secondment (until 31 August 2026) positions available

Working Pattern : 37 hours per week, full-time

Location : We have office bases in Horsham, Worthing, and Chichester (geographical base TBC), Countywide

Please note :

• You must be able to travel throughout the county including to locations that are not always accessible by public transport.
• Internal candidates wishing to apply for this role may be considered for a secondment; please can you discuss and agree this with your manager before applying if you are not applying for the permanent position.

Closing date : 15 May 2025

Interview date : 22 May 2025

Are you looking for the next stage in your career?

Are you passionate about inclusive practices in education?

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to work as part of our Virtual School Team as an Advisory Teacher.

We are looking for someone who can be flexible in their approach with a willingness to work across all phases of education as required.

We are seeking a qualified teacher who will be able to utilise their skills and knowledge to champion educational rights of children previously in care in West Sussex.

As an Advisory Teacher, you will be working as part of our well-established Virtual School Team. The role will involve working with colleagues and partners across education settings, Children’s Social Care, wider West Sussex teams and others involved in the education of Children We Care For.

Key responsibilities include :

What you’ll need to succeed :

For more information on the Key Skills, Qualifications and / or Experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached. Please refer to the key skills in your cover letter as these will be used for shortlisting criteria.

About Us

Our Virtual School, sitting within the Education and Skills Directorate, promotes the educational achievement of children previously in care and who receive support from Social Workers.

The Virtual School covers approximately 250 schools and settings within West Sussex, supporting over 900 children as they enter and leave care, and offering advice and guidance to those involved with the education of children previously in care.

Benefits

As an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance, and are rewarded for the work they do.