Education Advisor
| Posting date: | 27 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £36,372.00 to £40,698.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 December 2025 |
| Location: | Bexleyheath, Kent |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week |
| Company: | London Borough of Bexley |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 566 |
Summary
Education Advisor x2 - Virtual School Bexley
1x Fixed Term 12 month contract
1x Permanent
(Flexible working arrangements available and part-time hours between 28-36 hours considered)
The Role:
We are seeking two enthusiastic and experienced professionals for the role of Education Advisor to provide direct support and guidance for a caseload of children and young adults who are in Bexley’s care. Professionals will possess a range of knowledge and experience in education but will specifically be able to guide and support young adults who are:
In Secondary School
In 6th Form or College
In an apprenticeship or internship or in employment
Seeking education, employment or training
Have additional learning needs which may include an EHCP
Not in education, employment or training
Becoming more independent and preparing to leave our care at age 18
This is a unique role within the Virtual School service, with opportunity to collaborate and innovate, along with caseload responsibility for coordinating the statutory Personal Education Plan process for children and young adults in our care. The Education Advisor will lead on promoting best practice that will support the educational achievement of the priority group, working closely with the wider professional network around the child, including parents, carers, schools, education and social care professionals. The Education Advisor will be passionate about securing effective support for children and young adults in their area of work. The candidate will be required to support a number of strategic priorities and projects within the service and to work within a phase focused team to improve outcomes for children and young adults in our care.
The successful candidate will be knowledgeable about the educational needs of children and young adults, with expertise in their chosen area and skilled in identifying appropriate routes to assessment and support. This post is instrumental in helping the local authority deliver an excellent service for all children in our care and young adults leaving care. The successful candidate will demonstrate their ability to confidently talk to children and young people about setting high aspirations, and to professionals, partners and stakeholders about the high expectations we set for ourselves and others in order to improve educational outcomes.
We welcome and value applications from education professionals from a range of backgrounds with appropriate training or qualifications to meet the requirements of the ‘Education Advisor’ role.
For the full list of essential and desirable criteria for this role then please refer to the Person Specification within the Job Description.
Please upload your personal statement under the Relevant Experience and Skills section and ensure this fully aligns to the role criteria. This should not be more than two sides of A4.
Anticipated Interview date: 18th December 2025
The post is available for an immediate start subject to checks; appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service.
About Us
Bexley is a vibrant and diverse outer London Borough nestled in the Thames Gateway between London and Kent which means it combines the perfect blend of city vibe and the tranquillity of Kent. It's got award-winning parks, open spaces, and heritage sites. The borough has excellent transport connections, including the Elizabeth Line and proximity to the M25. Bexley offers fantastic amenities such as libraries, leisure centres, and shopping areas. Our borough is also home to numerous primary and secondary schools, as well as further education institutions.
Our Offer to you
We will offer you in return a package that includes a competitive salary, coaching and mentoring programmes, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. For more information on the benefits package on offer please refer to the Candidate Information document.
Recruitment Information
As a disability confident employer Bexley welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on recruitment@bexley.gov.uk
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
1x Fixed Term 12 month contract
1x Permanent
(Flexible working arrangements available and part-time hours between 28-36 hours considered)
The Role:
We are seeking two enthusiastic and experienced professionals for the role of Education Advisor to provide direct support and guidance for a caseload of children and young adults who are in Bexley’s care. Professionals will possess a range of knowledge and experience in education but will specifically be able to guide and support young adults who are:
In Secondary School
In 6th Form or College
In an apprenticeship or internship or in employment
Seeking education, employment or training
Have additional learning needs which may include an EHCP
Not in education, employment or training
Becoming more independent and preparing to leave our care at age 18
This is a unique role within the Virtual School service, with opportunity to collaborate and innovate, along with caseload responsibility for coordinating the statutory Personal Education Plan process for children and young adults in our care. The Education Advisor will lead on promoting best practice that will support the educational achievement of the priority group, working closely with the wider professional network around the child, including parents, carers, schools, education and social care professionals. The Education Advisor will be passionate about securing effective support for children and young adults in their area of work. The candidate will be required to support a number of strategic priorities and projects within the service and to work within a phase focused team to improve outcomes for children and young adults in our care.
The successful candidate will be knowledgeable about the educational needs of children and young adults, with expertise in their chosen area and skilled in identifying appropriate routes to assessment and support. This post is instrumental in helping the local authority deliver an excellent service for all children in our care and young adults leaving care. The successful candidate will demonstrate their ability to confidently talk to children and young people about setting high aspirations, and to professionals, partners and stakeholders about the high expectations we set for ourselves and others in order to improve educational outcomes.
We welcome and value applications from education professionals from a range of backgrounds with appropriate training or qualifications to meet the requirements of the ‘Education Advisor’ role.
For the full list of essential and desirable criteria for this role then please refer to the Person Specification within the Job Description.
Please upload your personal statement under the Relevant Experience and Skills section and ensure this fully aligns to the role criteria. This should not be more than two sides of A4.
Anticipated Interview date: 18th December 2025
The post is available for an immediate start subject to checks; appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service.
About Us
Bexley is a vibrant and diverse outer London Borough nestled in the Thames Gateway between London and Kent which means it combines the perfect blend of city vibe and the tranquillity of Kent. It's got award-winning parks, open spaces, and heritage sites. The borough has excellent transport connections, including the Elizabeth Line and proximity to the M25. Bexley offers fantastic amenities such as libraries, leisure centres, and shopping areas. Our borough is also home to numerous primary and secondary schools, as well as further education institutions.
Our Offer to you
We will offer you in return a package that includes a competitive salary, coaching and mentoring programmes, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. For more information on the benefits package on offer please refer to the Candidate Information document.
Recruitment Information
As a disability confident employer Bexley welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on recruitment@bexley.gov.uk
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.