ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA

Champion the education of children in care, helping them build brighter futures. As a Virtual School Advisory Teacher, you'll be using your teaching experience to make a lasting difference. You'll work directly with children in care, alongside schools, carers and social workers, to make sure each young person gets the support they need to thrive in education - wherever they're placed. Working Style: You'll be based in the Bi-Borough for three days a week, playing a key role in serving the local community. Whether you're working on the frontline or behind the scenes, you'll be part of a dedicated team making a real difference to residents' lives. What you'll be doing: You'll take responsibility for a group of children in care, acting as their advocate in all things education. Your role is to make sure they have every chance to succeed - that includes reviewing Personal Education Plans (PEPs), monitoring progress, and making sure pupil premium funding is used in a way that makes a real difference. You'll travel to meet young people wherever they are placed, providing direct support through mentoring, tuition and observation. You'll build close working relationships with Designated Teachers and school leaders, offering guidance, challenging practice where needed, and always keeping the child's needs at the centre. You'll track data carefully to spot where extra support is needed, and help design interventions that work. You'll also play a role in training school staff, foster carers and social workers - helping everyone involved understand what young people in care need to feel safe, supported and able to learn. For further details, please review the Job Description and Person Specification What you'll bring You'll be a qualified teacher with experience in mainstream education, covering at least two key stages. You'll also bring a strong understanding of the legislation around children in care and how it impacts their education. You'll be confident working with a wide range of people - from young people and carers to school staff and social workers - and able to build trust quickly. You'll be organised, responsive, and able to manage your time well, even with a busy and varied caseload. Above all, you'll care deeply about helping children in care succeed - not just academically, but in finding stability, confidence and a belief in their own potential. Why join us At RBKC, we're all in - investing in our people, our communities and our future. Our Virtual School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted, and we're proud of the collaborative culture we've built. You'll be part of a team that shares ideas, supports one another, and never loses sight of the children we're here to help. You'll be offered a competitive salary, access to a wide range of training, and real opportunities to grow your career within a high-performing and respected service. Most importantly, this is a role where you'll see the impact of your work - in the progress of the young people you support, and the trust they place in you. Interviews to take place week commencing 14th July 2025. About us Kensington and Chelsea is home to diverse communities, thriving businesses and unique local places. Everything we do is focused on supporting our residents, strengthening our approach and creating a fairer borough. As a competent and caring Council, we take pride in our work every day, ensuring our services are delivered with care and competence. We listen to our residents, act with integrity and work together to build a borough that is greener, safer and fairer for all. In this role, being all in means standing up for children who need someone in their corner. It means challenging systems when they fall short and celebrating every small step forward. You'll be working with complexity, but you won't be alone - you'll be part of a team that shares responsibility, and shows up with care, consistency and conviction. This is a role where your teaching experience matters - and where your commitment can change lives. Ready to join us? We're all in - are you? If you share our values and have the skills to contribute, we'd love to hear from you.

Jul 01, 2025

Full time

Nursery Teacher

Dukes Education Group Kensington And Chelsea, London

The Kindergartens are a very successful group of nursery schools throughout Central London. Our goal at The Kindergartens is that every child will reach their potential both socially and academically whist having lots of fun along the way. Please visit our website here: Our schools in Kensington and Battersea are seeking to employ enthusiastic, qualified, early years teachers who will join our happy, dedicated teams. The Kindergartens are a member of Little Dukes, the early years arm of the Dukes Education family. Dukes is a family of schools, teachers, learners, and parents connected by our pursuit of an extraordinary life for every member of our community. Our philosophy is to support each individual to live with purpose, to encourage a love of learning, and to act as a team. All of this is underpinned by a quality standard that runs through everything we do. We believe that education is a journey to be enjoyed and shared at every stage of life, unlocking extraordinary possibilities for every student. To learn more about our family, visit Role Title: Kindergarten Teacher Hours: Part time (8am-1pm) and term-time only position. Start: Immediate Requirements for the position A level 3 or above qualification in early years education Preferably some experience within a similar setting A thorough understanding of EYFS A sound knowledge of child protection A current paediatric first aid certificate (preferred but not essential) Your role will be to deliver an outstanding education to children aged 2 to 4 years and you will have sole responsibility for a dedicated group of children. Key Responsibilities Adhere to all company policies and procedures Contribute to a high standard of quality within the nursery, including practice, environment and resources to meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage Ensure appropriate planning and assessment is accurately maintained for key children Undertake the role of key person as described in the policy Prepare and supervise activities Supervise and support children at all times Ensure that equality of access and opportunity is provided to all children, parents, staff and visitors Ensure that all children are kept safe Notify Designated Officer of any safeguarding concerns Maintain a positive attitude at all times with children, parents, colleagues and visitors Develop and maintain professional working relationships with colleagues and visitors Ensure confidentiality, where appropriate, is maintained Adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures and undertake a shared responsibility for cleanliness and health and safety throughout the nursery Work as part of a team to ensure the Riverside values are maintained Attend monthly staff meetings, planning meetings and undertake training as required Undertake any other duties as reasonably requested by line manager Dukes Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to a successful Enhanced Disclosure, Barring Service (DBS) check and two professional references.

Dec 05, 2021

Full time

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