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Parent Support Advisor for Parents with English As an Additional Language - Full-time

Priory Fields School, Dover

  • Ref:KCC886-2309-138S
  • Posted:18/10/2019
  • Pay:KR6
  • Start Date:tba
  • App Close Date:08/11/2019 at 12:00
  • Interviews:15 November 2019

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 PARENT SUPPORT ADVISOR - for parents with English as an Additional Language

Whinless Down Academy would like to appoint an energetic, enthusiastic and motivated PSA to work with families of children for whom English is a second language, based at Priory Fields School, Dover. The position would also involve supporting families in our other Academy schools - Vale View and St Martins.

Currently, around 30% of our pupils have English as a second language, coming mainly from Eastern Europe - a high percentage of whom are Gypsy Roma. These pupils are well-established within our school community, bringing energy and vibrancy. We have worked hard over the years to develop strong and positive relationships with the families of these pupils, ensuring best outcomes for children. We wish to build on this success for the future. We are looking for someone to join our team, do you have these qualities?

  • Do you speak Slovakian, Czech or Roma?
  • Are you good at establishing and maintaining relationships?
  • Are you enthusiastic and able to encourage parental involvement with school?
  • Are you good at promoting people's self-esteem?
  • Are you diplomatic in supporting others with pracitcal child care and parenting skills?

Then this could be the job for you!

We welcome visitors so we can showcase our wonderful school, you can meet our wonderful staff and amazing children.

Whinless Down Academy is committed to Safeguarding children and this post will be subject to a Full Enhanced DBS check and 2 satisfactory references.

Whinless Down Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer.

 

 

Information about the school

Priory Fields School is proud to be part of the Whinless Down Academy Trust; a MAT committed to providing excellent local schools for local children. We work closely with our two partner schools, St Martin's and Vale View to give children the very best learning experience. Our trust truly believes that learning changes lives.

Priory Fields is a two form entry school, housed in a brand new school building set in extensive grounds in the heart of Dover. We have a friendly and supportive team who work in close collaboration across the Trust to secure best outcomes for children through an exciting and engaging curriculum, tailored to meet the needs of our children. We actively work to develop all our staff and offer a comprehensive programme of professional development for staff at all levels and in all roles.

Priory Fields School benefits from the skills of a range of support staff including a FLO, a Parent Support Advisor, a pastoral support team, sports coaches and a specialist music teacher.

The safeguarding of our children is of paramount importance, and we are rigorous in our recruitment procedures. This post is subject to a satisfactory DBS check, and references will be pursued.

Please note, it is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Miss Katie Banes, School Business Manager
  • Address:Priory Fields School, Astor Avenue, Dover, Kent, CT17 0FS
  • Telephone: 01304 211543
  • Email: headteacher@prioryfields.kent.sch.uk

Fax: 01304 211545

Documents

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.