Children & Families Officer

Moorside Community Primary is seeking applicants who are passionate about inclusive education, committed to doing everything possible to support children, and ready to take on a new and exciting challenge.

By serving as our Children & Families Officer, you'll be instrumental to shaping an inclusive culture at our school and enhancing the educational experience for our pupils.

You will assist in the creation of a learning environment that supports high expectations. You will lead the Inclusion team, contributing to the team's effectiveness while ensuring pupil learning and achievement needs are met. Using the school's vision and values as a model, you will receive and act on feedback to build on your strengths and improve performance. Taking the lead on all aspects of inclusion, you will communicate a clear purpose and vision to the inclusion team and wider school community. As an additional DSL in the school, you will support the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads (DDSLs).    

We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about supporting our most vulnerable children
• Can work with families to improve pupil outcomes
• Is tenacious and can assimilate information quickly
• Holds high expectations of themselves and others
• Knowledge of the Principles of Nurture and Trauma Informed Practice
• Can lead and work collaboratively as part of a dynamic and driven team
• Has a sound understanding of statutory policies relating to safeguarding
• Has the knowledge and skills to work collaboratively with external agencies
• Can build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues, and parents
• Has a commitment to developing their own knowledge and skills of safeguarding and child protection

In return we offer you:

• Respectful, motivated, and happy children who are very proud of their school
• An experienced leadership team who are keen to support all to achieve their goals and future aspirations
• An attractive and well-resourced teaching and learning environment
• An opportunity to be part of a team of dedicated, talented, and hardworking individuals
• A forward-thinking environment where innovation and current research is used to ensure our provision is the best it can be
• An experienced, committed, and supportive Governing Board
• A culture of collaboration and challenge across the partnership of schools
• Bespoke performance management to ensure you have the support you need towards fulling your career aspirations
• A range of employee benefits which support your well-being

Please pay particular attention to the person specification in completing the supporting information section in order to demonstrate your suitability to the post

Working Hours:               36 hours per week, term time only + 5 days

Contract Type:                 Permanent

Closing Date:                  Sunday 24th November 2024

Shortlisting Date:            Tuesday 26th November 2024

Interview Date:                Friday 29th November 2024

Start date:                       January 2025 

Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted by email.

The post is subject to enhanced disclosure in accordance with DBS procedures. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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