Nottingham City Council
Virtual School Head
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Virtual School Head
Contract - Permanent
Location - Hybrid / Loxley House, Station Street, Nottingham NG2 3NG
Salary - £72,917 - £81,700
Changing Lives, Changing Futures
Nottingham City Council is on a significant journey of improvement, reform, and transformation across Children's and Education Services.
We are redesigning services, strengthening practice, and building a more connected system around children, young people, and families. With a clear vision, strong leadership, and a commitment to continuous improvement, this is an exciting opportunity to join us and help shape the future of services across our city.
As Nottingham's Virtual School Head - You will play a key leadership role in improving the educational outcomes, aspirations, and life chances of children in care, previously looked after children, and children with a social worker.
As a key member of the Children's and Education Services Senior Leadership Team, you will provide strategic direction for the Virtual School, ensuring education remains central to the Council's corporate parenting responsibilities. Working closely with schools, social care, health partners, and wider stakeholders, alongside colleagues across the directorate, you will champion inclusion, attendance, achievement, and educational stability, ensuring vulnerable children and young people receive the support they need to thrive.
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We are looking for an inspiring and experienced educational leader with a strong track record of driving improvement, influencing system-wide change, and delivering better outcomes for children and young people. You will combine strategic vision with operational excellence, translating national policy and statutory guidance into effective local practice while fostering a culture of high performance, innovation, and continuous improvement.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact across Nottingham, leading dedicated professionals and partnerships to ensure every child has the opportunity to achieve their full potential.
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Essential Qualifications
- Qualified Teacher Status
Desirable Qualifications
- National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH)
Closing date
- Sunday 23 August 2026 at 11.59pm
Why Nottingham?
This is a pivotal moment for Children's and Education Services in Nottingham. We are investing in leadership, strengthening our services, and creating the conditions for long-term success.
Our vision is simple: every child and young person should be seen, heard, and supported to thrive.
If you share our ambition and want to play a key role in shaping the future of services for children and families, we would love to hear from you.
In Return We Offer
- Salary £72,917 to £81,700 (SLMG3)
- Flexible hybrid working
- Generous Local Government Pension Scheme with 18.5% employer contribution
- Professional development and career progression opportunities
- A strong commitment to employee wellbeing
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