Pupil Parent Partnership Worker

Job Description

An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a Pupil Parent Partnership Worker based at Bardfield Academy. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated and committed individual to join our dynamic and forward thinking team. Working closely under the line management of the school's Assistant Headteacher / Inclusion Manager you will ensure that all children receive the appropriate support to achieve maximum attendance; access the learning and fulfil their potential by developing effective home / school partnerships. Pay Range is Point 17 £12,713.52 - Point 21 £14,352.00 (mid-point capped) working 31 hours per week.

We would like to hear from you if you:

• Are passionate about enabling children of all abilities and backgrounds to achieve their very best.
• Are flexible, organised, meticulous and creative in your approach.
• Have experience of direct work with children and adults, supporting children who may be vulnerable.
• Have an understanding of effective parental engagement strategies within a school setting.
• Are seeking a rewarding role.
• Have excellent communication skills

• Have excellent literacy and numeracy skills with GCSE qualifications grade C or above (or equivalent).
• Have demonstrable commitment to continuing professional development.
• Have experience of working with children and parents in a school / community setting on either a paid or voluntary basis.
• Be enthusiastic and positive when engaging with parents; flexible and creative in their approach to the varying demands of the role.

What we can offer you:

• A growing Multi Academy Trust of Primary schools with friendly and supportive staff who work closely together for the benefit of everyone.
• Recent innovations have been the development of the 'Leadership Academy' which delivers high quality professional development to all staff.
• A dynamic and collaborative team of Leaders and a central team who are dedicated and committed to the success of all pupils and staff alike.
• Additional holiday in October giving a two week break, enabled by an early close on every Friday which is utilised for CPD.
• Engaged and enthusiastic pupils with good attitudes to learning, who are 'proud to belong' to our school.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed and encouraged, please contact the school on 01268 553488 to arrange a visit.

Bardfield Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practice and appointments are subject to satisfactory DBS certification and references. We are an equal opportunities employer and are part of the South Essex Academy Trust.