This is a unique and rewarding opportunity to join a dedicated, close knit team committed to transforming the educational outcomes of some of the most vulnerable children in our community; those in care, previously looked after, or living with the support of a social worker.

Together, we work with passion and determination to ensure that every child, no matter their circumstances, has the chance to thrive through access to high quality education.

In this role, you will make a real difference by working directly with schools, foster carers, and social workers, helping to remove barriers to learning and creating pathways for success.

We are seeking candidates with experience of collaborating with Designated Teachers and other professionals supporting children facing social, emotional, and behavioural challenges, whether in education or social care settings. You will play a key role in Personal Education Plan meetings, championing the voice and needs of the child.

The successful candidate will demonstrate not only a clear understanding of how to drive improvement in attainment for looked after children, but also the confidence to offer expert advice, practical strategies, and encouragement to colleagues.

A strong grasp of school target setting processes, combined with excellent communication skills across a range of professionals, both face to face and through written and digital platforms, is essential.

How to apply

When you are ready to apply, click on ‘Apply for Vacancy’; you will be asked to upload a CV and answer some application questions.  The application questions require a yes/no response.  Please make sure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role you are applying for, the job profile below will show the essential selection criteria.  An optional CV template is provided below.  

Closing Date: 3rd November 2025

Interview Date: 14th November 2025

Please note:

The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of:

· a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving)

· a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only) unless the appointment is business critical

Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and the Care Leavers Covenant, we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for.  Bedford Borough Council is also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for.  

Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If your application is successful you will be required to declare any spent and unspent convictions, adult cautions (simple or conditional) that are not "protected" as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act