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 are dedicated to providing exceptional support to 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 ensure the best outcomes.

We are on the lookout for an enthusiastic and innovative teacher to join our dedicated team in Hampshire and Dorset. In this pivotal role, you will:

• Support the education of children across the South region.
• Provide guidance to foster carers, schools, and a diverse network of professionals.
• Utilize your adaptability to teach across all key stages and support children with complex needs.

To thrive in this role, you should possess:

• Qualified Teacher Status
• Relevant classroom experience
• A flexible and creative approach to supporting children's education
• Strong decision-making skills to resolve complex educational issues
• A solid understanding of the educational needs and entitlements for children and young people

As an Advisory Teacher, you will:

• 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 to support assessment, planning, and safeguarding processes.
• Provide advice to schools as needed.
• Maintain accurate and effective education case records.
• Build strong relationships with schools, virtual schools, and local authority professionals.

At ISP, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, which will be covered by ISP.

If you’re ready to make a difference in the lives of children and foster families, we can’t wait to hear from you! Apply today and embark on a rewarding journey with us.