Advisory Teacher

Location: Ashurst, Hampshire
Contract: Term time only
Hours: 3 days per week (21 hours)
Salary: £36,000 pro rata
Benefits: Company Pension, Life Assurance x2, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan
Ofsted Rating: Good

Founded in 1987 by a passionate group of foster parents, ISP is proud to be the UK's first independent foster care agency. With over 30 years of experience, we continue to thrive, driven by our commitment to support looked-after children, especially those with challenging beginnings.

Our founders recognized the need for specialized support for these children, placing them at the heart of our mission. This is the essence of our Integrated Services Programme (ISP) — a holistic approach that surrounds children with a network of professionals, including social workers, fostering advisors, teachers, and therapists, all working collaboratively to provide the best care possible.

We are on the lookout for an enthusiastic and innovative teacher to join our dedicated team in Hampshire and Dorset. In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting the education of children across the South region, providing guidance to foster carers, schools, and a diverse network of professionals.

We seek an adaptable educator who can teach across all key stages and has experience supporting children with complex needs. Experience with looked-after children is a plus!

• Qualified Teacher Status
• Relevant classroom experience
• Flexibility and creativity in supporting children's education
• Strong decision-making skills to resolve complex educational issues
• Understanding of the educational needs and entitlements for children and young people

• Advise on educational provisions for children within the centre
• Monitor the educational progress of all children associated with the centre
• Support centre staff on educational matters
• Assist in developing education support policies and procedures
• Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings, advising on childcare and personal education plans
• Communicate effectively with professionals to ensure each child's educational needs are met
• Collaborate with children, young people, foster parents, and professionals on assessment and safeguarding processes
• Provide advice to schools as needed
• Maintain accurate education case records
• Build relationships with schools, virtual schools, and local authority professionals

At ISP, we are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

The successful candidate will undergo an enhanced DBS check, which will be covered by ISP. We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff to share this commitment.

Ready to make a difference? We can’t wait to hear from you!