Virtual School Teacher
£67,194 to £82,809, per annum plus up to £12,000 market supplement

This is an excellent opportunity to drive forward, at a strategic and operational level, the best possible educational and employment outcomes for children looked after and previously looked after, care leavers and children with a social worker. In this role, you will provide inspirational and effective leadership and management of Newham’s Virtual School. This includes leading and promote outstanding practice that supports children and young people’s engagement in education, employment and training, both to improve their educational outcomes and to help keep them safe from harm.

Reporting to the Assistant Director for Education Access and Sufficiency, you will champion the education needs of the Virtual School's cohort of children and young people, across the whole Education service, the wider Children and Young People's Service, schools and other education settings and other local and national stakeholders.

You will be part of a passionate and supportive team of colleagues, determined to give every child and young person the best possible opportunities and tackle inequality. We have strong educational outcomes across our schools and settings, and our services for children and young people were graded Outstanding by Ofsted in our recent ILACS inspection in autumn 2025.

For further information, please contact Peter Gibb, Co-Director of Education and Inclusion, peter.gibb@newham.gov.uk

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closing date: 17th April 2026

Additional Information

We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us.

The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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