Parent Support Advisor

Vacancy ID 009144

Contract Details: Full time (term time only). Permanent contract.
Contract Hours: 37 hours a week. Flexible pattern that may include early evening working.

Job Description

Village Primary School is based in Thornaby in Stockton on Tees. In July 2017 we were judged as 'Good' by Ofsted. We are a friendly, welcoming primary school which is passionate about providing the best possible education for children.

Do you have the skills and ability to work in this important role with parents, carers, partner organisations and pupils to overcome barriers to learning?

Village Primary School are looking to appoint a Parent Support Adviser who has a high degree of resourcefulness and emotional intelligence to work in this complex, demanding yet rewarding role. The successful candidate will work in partnership with the school and vulnerable pupils' families to deliver a range of parenting support packages and encourage parents/carers to engage more with their child's learning. The candidate will need to work proactively with a range of stakeholders to support families and build effective relationships. This will include home visits, developing support groups, contributing to school based activities and linking with extended services. We are a nurturing school and passionate about providing quality learning opportunities for children.

Experience is required within education, health, social/child care or the voluntary sector, together with knowledge around the social and emotional factors that affect children's capacity to learn.

We can offer:

• a friendly and enthusiastic staff committed to achieving the best for all pupils
• an experienced and skilled staff
• excellent opportunities for professional development and support
• wonderful children with aspirations to achieve
• supportive parents who want to engage with school, who hold high aspirations for their children

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact us to make an appointment.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact us to make an appointment.

An application form and further details about our school and this post are available from the school administrators, Mrs Stacey Neal and Mrs Susan Lawson on (01642) 676768, or on the school website www.thevillageprimary.org.uk

Closing Date 14/09/2018
Interview Date 19.9.18

Please return your completed application form to Mrs C Park, Head Teacher, marked 'Private and confidential'.

Disclosure

The school is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Village Primary School, Windsor Road, Thornaby, TS17 8PW or email to villagepri@stockton.gov.uk by 12 noon on the closing date.