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Child and Family Support Lead

GLC Academy: Herringham Primary Academy

Salary: GLC Point 20 £30,190 - P24 £33,309 FTE [Actual Pro Rata Salary £26,474 - £29,209]

Contract: Permanent, 37 hours per week, Term time plus one week holiday working

Working Pattern: Part Time - Talk to us about flexible working

Closing Date: 13th March 2026 at 10am

Herringham Primary Academy is part of the Gateway Learning Community [GLC] which is a partnership of one secondary academy and four primary academies located within Tilbury and Chadwell St Mary in the borough of Thurrock, to the east of London. We are a vibrant, innovative and highly successful organisation: the place of choice to work and learn. Across the 5 academies of the GLC, we celebrate differences and pledge that everyone enjoys an equality of opportunity and is not discriminated against in any way.

In this role, you will play a vital part in our inclusion strategy, providing practical advice and modelled support to help children meet their emotional and academic targets. You will be the bridge between the academy, home, and external agencies to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive.

We are looking for an individual who can offer expertise in supporting pupils who may not be achieving their full potential. You should be comfortable adjusting learning outcomes in real-time to respond to student needs and be committed to the statutory requirements of SEND and Safeguarding

Additional Benefits for Working for the GLC:

Staff well-being programme: Including access to Westfield Health Insurance

Salary Sacrifice Schemes including Cycle to work Scheme

Long service awards after: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and years of service

State of the art facilities and access to high quality resources to support learning

A paid 'My Day' each year

Excellent career development and training

2 week October half term break

A supportive central team [reprographics, ICT, HR, Finance] which enables teachers to focus on teaching

Subsidised holiday provision for children of staff

Free Access to the Gateway Academy Fitness Suite

GLC Staff Nursery [Competitive rates and term time only]

We warmly welcome applicants who are interested in this position to visit our school prior to making an application. Please contact Donna.Dennett@theglc.org.uk to arrange a visit.

The GLC embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

If you would like to apply for this position and join our school pleasevisit our website and complete an online application form:https://recruit.sampeople.co.uk/Jobboard/Vacancy/Details?campaignref=SCH-GLC-0216

The GLC is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment. Following safer recruitment procedures, the appointment will be subject to the completion of pre employment checks, including satisfactory references, medical clearance and enhanced DBS disclosure.

In line with the recommended practice in the statutory guidance 'KCSIE' the school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available online. The purpose is limited:

- to identify issues which call into question the applicants' suitability to work with children;

- to verify employment history

Only information related to the purposes stated will be shared with the Panel. Any information will be discussed with candidates at interview before any decisions regarding the recruitment process are made.