Education Progress Coordinator for Children with a Social Worker 1079/3354


Company:	Lincolnshire County Council
Salary:	£35,412 - £39,152
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Lincoln, LN1 1YL
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 1 day remote
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	29 Jul 2026
Closing date:	24 Aug 2026

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Summary

Maternity Leave Cover – 12 months Fixed Term

Full Time 37 hours per week

Are you passionate about improving educational outcomes and life chances for children with a social worker?

Lincolnshire Virtual School is looking to recruit an Education Progress Co-ordinator for Children with a Social Worker to join our team to promote educational outcomes and safeguarding for children open to Social Care and work as part of our Multi-agency Child Protection Team to enhance our approach as part of the Families First Partnership Programme.

The Virtual School is a team dedicated to promoting educational outcomes for our children in care, those previously looked after and children with a social worker. The Virtual School supports education settings in and outside of Lincolnshire, providing professional challenge, advice, guidance and training on meeting the needs of our most vulnerable children. We are a busy team and the ability to work under pressure, manage conflicting priorities and remain resilient is essential. As is the capacity to build relationships with social care teams, staff in educational settings and colleagues across Children's Services in what are often emotive and complex situations. Experience of working with the safeguarding of young people and within education settings is essential.

The authority is one of the largest county councils in the UK and we are ambitious for both the residents of our county and the people who work here. We care about our staff, It is important to us that you have an excellent work/life balance and the opportunity to further develop your knowledge and skills in a supportive Local Authority setting.

About Our Offer

Along with a competitive salary we are offering:

A contributory pension

Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work

Flexible working policies

Career progression opportunities

A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more

Find out more about our offer in the attached brochure

Due to recent changes in immigration law in the UK we are unable to offer skilled worker visa sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the requirements.

If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role then please contact; Krysta Parsons via email krysta.parsons@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Applications close on: Sunday 23rd August 2026

Interviews will be held on: Wednesday 9th September 2026

PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.

Please refer to our Job Information Pack here to support you in your application.

Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.

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