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Support and Family Engagement Advisor

Redgate Primary Academy · Mansfield · Nottinghamshire

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Support and Family Engagement Advisor to join the team. The successful candidate will provide cover for teaching and class staff and support our school community by being proactive in identifying needs and supporting children and their families with information, advice and guidance.

The successful candidate will:

  • Develop good relationships with parents/carers of children at the school and encourage parental involvement in the school and its activities.
  • Support inclusive practice, focusing work on preventative and early intervention activities, and with vulnerable and ‘yet to be reached’ children and families.
  • Provide support relating to Safeguarding and SEND, working with the Safeguarding Team.
  • Work under the guidance of the teaching staff and leadership team to implement the agreed academy curriculum.
  • Provide cover for PPA and short-term absences and to support children with their reading.

Essential

  • Educational achievement sufficient to support clear reporting & presentation skills.
  • Recognised Level 3 Qualification (Education or Health & Social Care related).
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Good planning and organisational skills with the ability to manage conflicting demands.
  • Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all children and providing equality of opportunity.

    Desirable

    • Has experience of delivering teaching sessions.
    • Has experience of planning teaching sessions.
    • Knowledge on supporting children with reading.

    About this school

    Redgate Primary Academy

    Academy special sponsor led · Ages 3–11

    Good
    Pupils
    58
    Avg teacher salary
    £46,242
    Pupil:teacher ratio
    7.6:1
    Academy trust
    DIVERSE ACADEMIES TRUST

    Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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    Ofsted rating key

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    Location

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    Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG19 6EL