Parent & Family Support Advisor (PFSA)
Haygrove School
Somerset
- £19,997 - £22,261 per year
- New
- Quick apply
- Salary:
- Support Staff NJC Grade 12 points 12-19 with full-time equivalent £27,771-£31,067pa
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 1 October 2024
Job overview
Haygrove School are seeking to appoint a proactive and committed PFSA to work within our supportive Pastoral Team. The role will be varied and the post holder will be required to work directly with students, their parents/carers and other agencies and services. Under the direction of the SEMHco and Assistant Head/SENDCo, the postholder will:
· Support children and young people to make the most of their education and their time at school.
· Strengthen and increase communications between home and school.
· Ensure parents/carers are aware of help and advice available through other agencies.
· Encourage parents/carers to take an active part in their child’s education and learning.
· Provide opportunities for parents/carers to meet through organised events.
The successful applicant will give independent advice and flexible support and guidance on various issues, including parenting concerns, family issues, school attendance, behaviour problems and drugs/alcohol awareness.
The ideal candidate will:
· be self-motivated and able to work flexibly and with minimum supervision
· have a passion and commitment for supporting young people to reach their full potential
· have excellent communication and be personable whilst understanding the need for confidentiality
· possess a positive and resilient attitude and a calm and flexible approach
· Promote and safeguard the safety and welfare of students in accordance with the Trust’s policies
This post may involve home visits and the post- holder will be required to have a full driving licence.
This role is demanding, yet rewarding, so if you have what it takes, we can offer you an experienced, supportive and innovative team with incredible potential who will support you in furthering your development and career.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact for an appointment.
- Permanent, 30 hours per week,
- Term-time plus two weeks
- Grade 12 with an actual salary between £19,997-£22,261 per annum (based on Scale points 12-19 with full-time equivalent salary range: £27,771-£31,067pa)
For full details and an application form please visit:
https://www.quantockedtrust.co.uk/news/?pid=13&nid=4
Closing date: noon on 1 October 2024
Interviews week commencing 7 October 2024
Quantock Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure Certificate, 2 x professional references, and other pre-employment checks including Right to Work in the UK and Identity. Shortlisted candidates may be subject to online searches.
Quantock Education is an equal opportunities employer.
Attached documents
About Haygrove School
Haygrove School is a co-educational, non-denominational secondary school in Bridgwater, Somerset. At its most recent inspection, there were 1,106 students aged 11-16 on the school roll.
There has been a school on the Durleigh Road site since the establishment of Dr Morgan’s Grammar School. The grammar school became the co-educational Haygrove School in 1973. Haygrove converted to academy status in 2011.
The town of Bridgwater has a population of 41,200 and is located to the west of the Quantocks. Haygrove School is situated next to St Mary’s Primary School.
Headteacher
Aaron Reid
Values and vision
The Haygrove School ethos is characterised by traditional values, high expectations, rich opportunities, mutual respect, personal responsibility and pride. Fostered here is a culture of endeavour, enjoyment of learning and the pursuit of individual achievement in all aspects of school and community life.
The Haygrove School mission is to enable all students to flourish academically and to develop into confident, courteous and well-rounded young adults, skilled and equipped for adulthood. Key to the school’s aims is providing a Key Stage 4 curriculum that offers scope for individual choice as well as academic rigour.
Ofsted report
“Students’ behaviour and attendance have improved markedly since the introduction of a wider range of courses in Years 10 and 11, the mentoring of vulnerable students and the sharper systems for managing inappropriate behaviour. Attendance is above average and shows a trend of improvement, while exclusions have fallen dramatically and are now at a low level. The very large majority of parents and carers feel that their child is safe at the academy and that the standard of behaviour is good.”
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