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SalaryFamily Support Worker
Rodillian Academy, Longthorpe Lane, Lofthouse, WF3 3PS
Pay Scale and salary: SCP7 - SCP11 (£24,294 - £25,979 per annum FTE)
Actual Salary: £11,058 - £11,825 per annum
Hours: 20 Hours per week. Term time only plus 2 days.
Contract: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Rodillian Academy is seeking to appoint a Family Support Worker to identify and build sound relationships with our students and families who most need additional support, in order to promote high expectations, raise aspirations and facilitate academic progress.
The successful candidate will have experience of working in a similar role with secondary school aged students. You will also have excellent communication and negotiation skills, have compassion and an understanding of the barriers young people face to learning.
The Rodillian Academy is the flagship school of The Rodillian Multi Academy Trust. We have a reputation for high expectations for all, excellent staff/student relationships and a commitment to the personal and professional development of its staff. The Trust is recognised as one of the top performing Trusts in the country and is committed to providing private school opportunities in a modern comprehensive environment. We believe that traditional values of discipline and respect are sacrosanct. We do not tolerate bullying, defiance or rudeness to staff and this has made for a harmonious and safe learning environment for our young people, and a supportive environment for staff. We are a happy and well run organisation and this is an extremely exciting time to join us. Furthermore, as a growing Multi-Academy Trust, there are always opportunities for career development and progression for ambitious and committed colleagues alongside access to high-quality CPD for all.
Prospective candidates are welcome to visit the Academy. Please contact Rebecca Farthing, PA to Principal, on rfarthing@rodillianacademy.co.uk to arrange.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers, contractors, and visitors to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service and other statutory checks.
Please complete an application pack which can be downloaded from the Trust website www.rodillianacademytrust.co.uk and return completed to recruitment@rodillianacademy.co.uk
Closing date for completed applications: Tuesday 30 January 2024 at 9.00 a.m.
The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
