Education Caseworker & Advocate for Children in Care (Secondary) , Brighton


Company:	Patcham High School
Salary:	£30,816 to £35,039 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Brighton, BN1 8PB
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	5 Nov 2026
Closing date:	18 Nov 2026

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Summary

Join our Crisis Management Team and help change the story for Children in Care across Brighton & Hove. As an Education Caseworker & Advocate, you’ll be at the forefront of city-wide work to tackle exclusion, challenge barriers to education and prevent vulnerable young people from falling through the gaps. Based at Patcham High School, you’ll work across secondary schools, responding to crisis, challenging the status quo and bringing schools and professionals together to find creative, inclusive solutions that keep young people engaged in education. This is a dynamic, relationship-driven role for someone who isn’t afraid to challenge, act quickly and champion a young person’s right to succeed. If you’re passionate about making education work for every child and want to be part of a team driving meaningful change, we’d love you to join us.

In joining the team, you will find a creative and supportive culture within a school that is hugely aspirational. We place great importance on positive relationships, teamwork and a ‘can do attitude’. We believe that we are at the cutting edge and, with exciting challenges ahead, this is a brilliant time to join the school. We offer a generous pension scheme, staff discounts available through the school, travel to work and cycle to work schemes, gym membership, CPD opportunities and more.

We welcome applications from colleagues who are determined to make a difference.

To apply please download the application form from the school’s website https://www.patchamhigh.brighton-hove.sch.uk/join-us/work-with-us/current-vacancies and email to Elise Holmes, PA to Headteacher eholmes@patchamhigh.org.uk If you have any questions or would like to arrange a visit please contact Elise either by email or by telephone (01273 543484).

PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS BY CV

Patcham High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

We welcome applications from all parts of our community as we aspire to have a staff body that matches the social and cultural diversity of our student intake. We are open to flexible working.

We reserve the right to interview on application should a suitable candidate become available and we have the right to withdraw this advert prior to the closing date.

Brighton & Hove Schools – Taking Action for Equality

Essential requirements

Candidates should have: • Experience working with vulnerable groups and young people. • Experience supporting young people displaying challenging or high-risk behaviours. • Ability to create inclusive solutions that keep young people engaged in education. • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. • Ability to champion a young person’s right to succeed. • Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.

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