Overview

Head of Virtual School, Participation and Progression at London Borough of Camden. Apply to the Head of Virtual School, Participation and Progression role at London Borough of Camden.What you’ll be doing / Responsibilities

Lead well-regarded, motivated teams covering educational advocacy, careers advice, youth work, and enrichment opportunities.Drive strategic improvements in outcomes for looked-after children, care leavers, and other vulnerable groups – in Camden and beyond.Strengthen partnerships with schools, social care, and Camden Learning, as well as with post-16 providers, voluntary sector organisations, and out-of-borough schools where our children are placed.Shape a sustainable, future-focused model that delivers consistently high-quality Personal Education Plans, improves attendance, raises aspirations, and supports progression into education, employment and training.What we offer

27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 31 days after 5 yearsLocal Government Pension SchemeFlexible working opportunitiesInterest free loansAccess to staff networksCareer development and trainingWellbeing support and activitiesAbout Camden

Camden is a borough with ambition – for our residents, our communities, and especially for our children and young people. Our children’s services are rated Outstanding by Ofsted, and our Virtual School has a strong reputation for quality, collaboration, and improving outcomes. We are now seeking a virtual head who will lead our Virtual School with our integrated borough-wide Participation and Progression Service to create a joined-up offer that supports children and young people from early years through to post-16 and beyond.Requirements / Qualifications

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require an Enhanced DBS. Please note Camden also offers the DBS update service.How to apply

APPLY DIRECTLY VIA PENNA – PLEASE CLICK HERE or copy and paste the URL into your Microsoft Edge browser (the attached will not open in other browsers): https://penna.com/job/f543add3-378f-c951-a608-e41a66d086bdFor a confidential discussion please contact Andrew Tromans via andrew.tromans@penna.com or 07805 226 301.Candidate pack

To view the Candidate Pack, please click HERE or copy and paste the URL into your Microsoft Edge browser: https://es-media-hub.pennacloud.com/media/a5uftvy3/candidate-briefing-pack-sep-25.pdfInclusion and Diversity

We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do. For more about Camden’s commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, visit https://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/inclusion-and-diversityClosing Date: Sunday 5 October 2025 at 23:59; Technical Interview: Week commencing 13 October 2025; Final interviews: Tuesday 21 October 2025.

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