Education, Employment and Training Adviser (CFS)

Hackney’s Virtual School has a long history of successfully supporting some of the most vulnerable children in the borough.

We are looking for a high-performing individual who can support Hackney’s Care Leavers and Children in the Youth Justice Service into education, employment and training opportunities.

This is role is situated in a highly successful team and you will have experience of supporting young people into education and job opportunities.

You will be committed to best practice and service delivery, retaining a clear focus upon positive outcomes for children and young adults across the borough.

Dynamic, innovative, committed and passionate, you’ll bring a comprehensive knowledge and skill-base to the challenge of working with children and young people in the wider educational and employment landscape.

Hackney’s Virtual School is renowned for its innovative practice and the successful candidate will be creative, flexible and be able to engage a wide range of stakeholders.

An enhanced DBS will be required for this role.

There is no better place to work in London than Hackney; we have great pride in our borough, our communities, and our services. Hackney is one of London’s most vibrant and diverse boroughs. It’s one of the most sought after areas to live in London with good schools, parks and local amenities, as well as great transport links and vibrant and diverse communities.

If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below.

The recruitment process is anonymous. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CVs.

When applying, there will be a number of questions relating to the post on the application form. It is essential that you complete the application questions, responding to each using examples of your skills, knowledge and experience.

This application process replaces a supporting statement.

Closing date for applications: 30 May 2023

Interview date: 21 June 2023

We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.

Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, age and marital status. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.

The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available: hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk