Job Introduction
Starting salary for this role is £44,343 (pro rata for part-time colleagues).
This role sits within a well defined pay band, offering clear progression as you grow your career at BCP. Without exception all new starters begin at the entry point of the band, ensuring fairness and consistency across the organisation. Be part of a forward thinking workplace where you’re supported to grow and you can truly #BeTheDifference at BCP.
Internal colleagues are also normally appointed at the bottom of the band, unless moving within the same profession and skill level, where the pay band is the same they can be appointed to the existing pay point.
Learn more in our ‘More than just a job’ brochure on our careers site.
This role is fixed term for 1 year, preferably starting from September 2026 or from a negotiated date.
Role Purpose
This role plays a vital part in improving the life chances of Children in Care (CiC) and Care Experienced Young People (CEYP) across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. You will champion their educational journeys, ensuring they can thrive as valued members of their communities. By modelling exemplary practice and promoting high‑quality, well‑rounded education, you will provide challenge, support and professional guidance to a wide range of stakeholders in education, social care and health.
Main Responsibilities
- Champion the education of CiC and CEYP, acting on behalf of the corporate parent in all matters relating to education.
- Promote the Personal Education Plan (PEP) as a shared responsibility between schools and the local authority.
- Manage a caseload of CiC/CEYP, ensuring termly PEPs that deliver clear, ambitious educational plans.
- Quality assure all PEP documentation, providing constructive feedback and support to improve professional practice.
- Maintain accurate pupil records across all management information systems, fully compliant with Virtual School policies and procedures.
- Provide regular caseload updates and written reports for colleagues and senior leaders.
- Build and sustain effective working relationships with teaching staff, social workers, carers and other professionals, contributing to training and multi‑agency practice.
The Ideal Candidate
You are a committed, reflective and child‑centred practitioner with a strong understanding of the needs of vulnerable learners. You will bring professional credibility, resilience and a determination to secure better outcomes for children who have experienced significant adversity. You will be confident working collaboratively across agencies and able to offer clear, expert advice to schools and professionals.
We would love to hear from you. For an informal discussion please email leah.may@bcpcouncil.gov.uk.
Please note this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship and we can only consider applicants with existing right to work in the UK.
At BCP Council, inclusion is more than a promise – it’s how we work.
We’re committed to providing a fully inclusive recruitment process ensuring every candidate and colleague has the support and reasonable adjustments they need to thrive.
From the moment you apply, through the recruitment process and throughout your career with us, we’ll be here to listen and provide the help and support you need.
It’s why we’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer – and why you can trust that we’ll always do our best to make your experience positive and accessible.
If you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or contact us directly – we’re here to help. For further information on the accessibility support we can offer please see here: Preparing for your interview | Working for BCP
About BCP Council
BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, word-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come.
Our Benefits
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At BCP Council, we’re not just building a workforce— we’re transforming how we recognise and reward our people.
Check out our attractive enhanced benefits and find out more about the new Pay and Reward package at (Employee benefits | Working for BCP link to careers page)
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DBS
BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check. Please refer to the Role Profile for more details.
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