Family Link Worker

Chestnut Park Primark School is looking to appoint a Family Link Worker to join their team as soon as possible. This is a great opportunity to be a part of a growing Academy Trust and cluster working across 4 excellent schools, (Marden Lodge Primary School, Hillcroft Primary School, Warlingham Village Primary School and Whyteleafe Primary School, making a difference in the local community.

Your Opportunity

We are seeking to appoint a full time Family Link Worker to work closely with the school.

The successful candidate will need to be able to work collaboratively and flexibly within our team, build good working relationships with both children and adults. While supporting the families and wider community, helping to ensure excellent attendance and signposting to local services and support for the wellbeing of the children and wider family networks.

About Chestnut Park Primary School

As a modern school, built in 2016, Chestnut Park benefits from state of the art technology within a modern, purpose built environment. We are also proud of our recent Ofsted inspection (June 2018) in which we were awarded 'Outstanding' in all areas.

Ofsted found 'Pupils’ behaviour in class and around school is exemplary. They are polite and well-mannered and demonstrate very positive attitudes to learning. Leadership is strong at all levels. Existing leaders identify and nurture potential leaders. Leaders invest in high-quality training to support improvement'

Our vision is that Chestnut Park Primary School will remain a primary school of excellence, where every child is both challenged and inspired to achieve beyond their dreams. We believe every child should be inspired by a rich and varied curriculum which focuses on establishing the highest standard of basic skills, whilst nurturing independent learners and thinkers.

What we are looking for

We are looking for someone who will be able to:

• Develop positive relationships with young children and their families
• Develop an understanding of the educational, welfare and social needs of the child with whom you are supporting
• Stay calm and objective when presented with unusual or challenging behaviour.
• Be enthusiastic, motivated and committed to working as part of a team.
• Be a confident and clear communicator with parents.
• Be Flexible
• Have good time management
• Hold a full driving license
• A willingness for further training
• Have experience of working in a school or in a similar role

Why work at Chestnut Park Primary School

• An exciting opportunity to develop a curriculum to meet the needs of local community
• A chance to work in a diverse, inclusive, vibrant and fast growing community with excellent transport links
• A supportive senior management team and wider staff body within GLF Schools
• Recognition of previous school continuous service
• Excellent CPD opportunities

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 42 academies or in our central team.

● Celebrating 10 years as a growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 16,000 pupils

● Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness

● 42 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England

● We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity

● Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

● Access to our highly competitive Pension Scheme 

● Flexible working options

● Generous holiday allowance

● Work life and family friendly policies

● Employee wellbeing initiatives

● Career pathways and talent management

● Access to a staff benefits portal

● Community and collaboration working model

The Opportunity Details

Hours: 32.5 hrs per week over 39 weeks per year.

Salary: GLF Associate Pay Scale Specialist Point 1 

Pro Rata: £18,484.38

FTE: £23,800.00

Interview date : rolling 

Please note we may invite successful candidates to interview before the closing date. 

Please do visit the school website for a virtual tour and for further information. If you would like to visit prior to applying then please call the school office for more information.

Please note we may invite successful candidates to interview before the closing date.