Family Support Manager - Term Time

Dartford Bridge Community Primary School, Dartford

• Ref:KCC886-2117-198S
• Posted:09/06/2023
• Pay:KR7-£22,023-£24,703 pro-rata (£25,378-£28,466 FTE)
• Start Date:September 2023
• App Close Date:19/06/2023 at 12:00
• Interviews:Thursday 22nd June 2023

Advert

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours (8.15am - 4.10pm Mon- Fri)

Weeks: 39 weeks per year (term time plus inset days)

Salary: Kent Range 7 - £22,023 - £24,703 pro-rata (£25,378 - £28,466 FTE) dependent on experience

Start Date: September 2023

Advert Closing Date: Monday 19th June at noon (Please note that we reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date)

Interview Date: Thursday 22nd June 2023

About this Role

Are you passionate about enabling children to maximise their potential in their academic, social and personal achievements? If so, join us at Dartford Bridge Community Primary School where relationships with parents and our wider community is at its heart - we are looking to appoint a Family Support Manager and Wellbeing Lead to work within our inclusive and supportive team.

The Opportunity

This an exciting opportunity for someone who is dedicated to ensuring the best outcomes for all children, and is committed to safeguarding. The role will involve working alongside Senior Leaders and all school staff to provide holistic support for children and families, as well as promoting engagement with the school community and breaking down any barriers. This will, in turn, raise school attendance, enhance children’s social and emotional development and maximise their opportunities to learn regardless of backgrounds and family circumstances. 

We are looking for a colleague who has:

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and planning skills
• Excellent ability to work as part of a team
• Experiences of using problem solving techniques and approaches when working with families
• Proven abilities to deal with difficult/sensitive situations
• Ability to demonstrate a child centred approach

Desirable

• Experience of working with attendance in schools
• Experience of working as a DSL

As part of Dartford Bridge Community Primary School, you will join a community of staff dedicated to ensuring the best opportunities for all children. With regular CPD available, there will be ever growing opportunities to develop your personal skills and career.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed, so should you want to visit, please call the school office on 01322 470678 to arrange a time.

Information about the school

Welcome to Dartford Bridge Community Primary School

At DBCPS, we are committed to providing every child with the very best education, built on the foundations of independence, determination, and self-belief. Our BRIDGE values are at the heart of everything we do:

• Believe in yourself
• Respect each other
• Show Independence
• Be Determined
• Grow together
• Demonstrate Excellence These values shape our culture and guide our pupils to become confident, resilient learners.

Our Approach We offer an engaging, creative curriculum that inspires curiosity and encourages children to become life-long learners, well-prepared for their future as self-motivated and independent citizens of the world. As a true community school, we build strong relationships with families and work in partnership to ensure every child is supported to thrive.

Our Community Located on The Bridge Learning and Community Campus, we are proud to be part of a dynamic local community. We actively seek opportunities to build both local and international links, enriching learning and promoting global citizenship.

Why Work With Us

Joining Dartford Bridge means joining a team that values collaboration, creativity and care. Here’s what you can expect:

• Professional development tailored to your ambitions
• A supportive environment where your voice matters
• Opportunities to shape the future of education in our community
• A strong network to share learning, expertise and resources
• Family-friendly policies and wellbeing initiatives
• Practical steps to reduce teacher workload
• Regular feedback and tailored CPD
• Dedicated colleagues for pastoral care, welfare, safeguarding and pedagogy
• Being welcomed and valued for who you are
• Workplace pensions through Local Government and Teachers’ Pensions
• A future-focused commitment to sustainability and preparing pupils—and staff—for a changing world

We are incredibly proud of our school and warmly invite you to visit us. Come and see for yourself what makes DBCPS such a special place to learn and grow.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS and relevant checks in line with KCSIE and trust policy. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout recruitment and employment processes where needed.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Jenny Baker
• Address:Suscon, Brunel Way, Dartford, Kent, DA1 5FW
• Telephone: 01322 224201
• Email: HR@cygnus.org.uk

Documents

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• Job Description and Person Specification