Parent Support Advisor - Part-time

Chilmington Green Primary School, Ashford

• Ref:KCC886-2093-15S
• Posted:20/11/2019
• Pay:KR5
• Start Date:January 2020
• App Close Date:29/11/2019 at 12:00
• Interviews:5 December 2019 (AM)

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Chilmington Green are looking for a Parent Support Advisor. This is an exciting opportunity to develop and support this growing school community in a part time role (22.5 hours) The role will also cover the front office, one day a week, supporting admin duties and attendance.

We are looking for high-calibre applicant who has exceptional inter personal skills, communications skills and an understanding of the needs or children and young people.

The candidate will require relevant experience of working with families, including parents, pupils, professionals and agencies. It would be desirable if they have knowledge of inter-agency provision that support schools and families. The candidate should be able to work in a collaborative way to manage the diverse needs of pupils and families.

It is essential that an effective record keeping system is maintained and accurate records are kept. An excellent induction programme will be provided along with ongoing training and mentoring support where required. 

The ideal candidate will be committed to working in an inclusive framework, working closely with both the Trust Safeguarding Lead and other PSAs and supporting the admin team within the school.

 If you are looking for a challenge and the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team then we would love to hear from you.

Information about the school

Location: Ashford, Kent UK Chilmington Green Primary School is a growing primary school on the new Chilmington Green development in Ashford. Opening in 2018 in a temporary building before moving into a state-of-the-art building in 2021. Pupil numbers are growing rapidly currently standing at 230 pupils. We would encourage any applicant to visit the school for a tour. It is operating as a one form entry school for children of primary age (4–11-year-olds), with the exception of Reception and year 1, which allows two forms of entry, allowing for 60 Year R pupils to join the school each year. The newly opened school nursery now inhabits a dedicated space for up to 26 nursery aged children (2, 3 and 4-year-olds) per session and also includes a Specialist Resource Provision for up to 14 pupils who have an Education Health Care Plan for Autistic Spectrum Disorder.

About Us:

At The Stour Academy Trust, we believe in unlocking the full potential of every student. Our commitment to excellence in education is reflected in our diverse family of schools, where innovation, collaboration and student success are at the heart of everything we do. Our pedagogical model combined with the intentional deployment of technology helps us deliver personalised learning in an enabling environment. Technology accelerates our progress rather than drives our vision.

For more information, please visit the school’s website: www.chilmingtongreen.kent.sch.uk For more information about The Stour Academy Trust, please visit the Trust website: www.thestouracademytrust.org.uk

Job Contact Information

• Name:HR Department
• Address:Mock Lane, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3DS
• Telephone: 01233 228241
• Email: chilmingtongreen@stouracademytrust.org.uk