Job ID no. VR17030
Upton Meadows Primary School
Family Support Worker
Upton Meadows Primary School, part of Northampton Primary Academy Trust, has a vacancy for a full-time Family Support Worker, although part-time applications would be considered. This is a permanent role.
Our school vision is to develop well rounded, confident and responsible individuals who aspire to achieve their full potential. We do this by providing a welcoming, happy, safe, and supportive learning environment in which everyone is equal, where opportunities are for all and all achievements are celebrated. We are looking for someone whose personal values align with this vision and is a creative, passionate and committed professional, someone who can provide their learners with the support and dedication they need; someone who is willing to go the extra mile and who is willing to become involved in all that Upton Meadows Primary School has to offer.
Northampton Primary Academy Trust aims to achieve educational excellence; creating opportunities and enriching lives. This applies to our fabulous staff as well as our children.
NPAT schools prioritise staff well-being and commit to the NPAT Employee Pledge, informed by recommendations within the DfE Workload Review, which means that we are committed to:
- A fair and reasonable workload.
- High quality training and professional development opportunities including secondments, leadership support and mentoring.
- A Pay and Reward package at least equal to the national agreement for teachers, and the Local Authority pay scale for support staff.
- Regular network opportunities with teachers in similar roles across other NPAT schools.
- Higher priority placement in the school that you work at for the admission of staff children.
In addition, we offer innovative schools, which are committed to the development of sport and the arts through our links to the Royal Shakespeare Company, The National Gallery, Microsoft and the Northampton School Sports Association.
The ideal candidate will embody the NPAT values and will:
- Be passionate about supporting children to achieve their best in everything that they do.
- Understand the needs of our community that we serve.
- Be committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Establish positive and supportive relationships with children and parents.
- Be patient, calm and resilient with a positive attitude and a sense of humour.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and safer recruitment practice. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants and references will be requested for shortlisted applicants prior to interview and will form part of the interview process. The successful applicant will be expected to have two satisfactory references and undertake a medical questionnaire.
More information is available on our school website – it is also possible to arrange a tour of the school and/or a conversation with the Headteacher, please contact the school office on 01604 683850.
To apply please complete and submit the NPAT Trust Application Form to elaine.dawson@uptonmeadows.org.
Closing date for applications is Wednesday 16th September at 5pm with an expected interview date W/B 21st September and a probable start date of Monday 2nd November. If you would like any further information, please contact the school directly.
