We have an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the education and future pathways of children and young people in Enfield who are involved with the Youth Justice Service. Enfield Virtual School is seeking a Youth Justice Advisory Teacher to support children aged 10–18 who are known to the Youth Justice Service. The post will be line-managed by Enfield Virtual School and based within Enfield’s Youth Justice Service, ensuring strong links between education and youth justice practice. The role will focus on improving education, training and employment outcomes by providing expert advice, supporting improved attendance, reducing exclusions, removing barriers to learning, and working closely with schools, colleges, Youth Justice caseworkers and wider partners.

Enfield Council is committed to making a positive difference for children, young people and families. Within Children and Family Services, our Virtual School and Youth Justice Service work collaboratively to promote inclusion, raise aspirations and ensure vulnerable learners receive the right support to achieve their potential.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified teacher with leadership experience and a strong commitment to inclusion, equity, safeguarding and improving life chances. They will have a sound understanding of statutory guidance relating to safeguarding, SEND, attendance, exclusions, admissions, behaviour, post-16 pathways and the needs of young people with complex vulnerabilities. The successful candidate will be confident working across multi-agency networks, producing reports, delivering training, using data to drive improvement, and advocating effectively for children and young people open to the Youth Justice Service who are at risk of becoming NEET.

If you are passionate about improving outcomes for vulnerable young people and have the skills to influence practice across education and youth justice, we would welcome your application.
Contact Details -

If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Malaika Williams on 020 8132 1657 for an informal discussion or to arrange a visit to the team.

If you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact cinzia.percival@enfield.gov.uk

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“This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment”.

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Why it's great to work for Enfield Council:

An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas.
A blend of remote and office based working for most roles.
Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months.
Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods.
Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family.
Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work.
1 month's paid sabbatical for registered Social Workers working in Children's Social Care.

We are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. That’s why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. If you value these behaviours too, we’d love to hear from you - and of course we are always happy to talk flexible working, click here to find out more.

If you have previously applied for this role within the past 6 months, unfortunately, a second application will not be considered.

Certain posts in the Council are ‘politically restricted’ which means that staff employed in these posts may not undertake political activities either in or outside the workplace and therefore if candidates are affiliated with any political party, we may not be able to proceed with their application.