Parent Family Support Adviser (PFSA)

Kingsmead School is looking to appoint a PFSA to be deployed across schools within the Tone Valley Learning Partnership. Currently, we have funding for this post for one year, however if further funding is secured, we would hope to be able to extend the period of employment past this point. The start date is dependant on the availability of the successful candidate.

Hours of work are 37 hours per week, term time only plus INSET days and 4 weeks in school holidays. We are able to consider part-time/job share for the right candidates. Please make this clear in your application.

The salary is Grade 12 (£21,589 - £24,799 per annum, pro rata).

The Tone Valley Partnership (TVP) is a collaborative partnership consisting of the primary schools and secondary school in Wiveliscombe and the surrounding area. 

This is an exciting, challenging and rewarding opportunity to work with children, their parents/carers and families, to support children’s well-being and achievements in TVP schools. Based in schools, the role is to work directly with young people, their parents/carers and external agencies to ensure all students have full access to educational opportunities and are able to overcome barriers to learning and participation.

We are looking for people who are:

• experienced, reflective practitioners with backgrounds from either education, early help, social care or the voluntary sector.
• have a commitment to transforming the lives of young people and their families to overcome the social, cultural and economic barriers to learning
• are team players
• have the ability to be creative and innovative in supporting young people and their families, often in challenging circumstances.

As a PFSA, you will advise and support parents ensuring their children attend school regularly and gain maximum benefits from education. You will also develop and provide knowledge of family services available in the local community and signpost to available support. 

You should be a person who is able to

• Develop good rapport and working relations with both children and a wide range of adults.
• Achieve positive outcomes through effective communication and influencing skills
• Empower others.
• Problem solve, use your initiative and work autonomously. 

This post requires a criminal background check via the disclosure procedure (DBS) and a clean driving license. The Tone Valley Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

For further details or an informal discussion once you have downloaded the job description please email john.eddy@kingsmead-school.com during the school holiday or recruitment@kingsmead-school.com during term time.

We look forward to hearing from you.