Family Liaison and Pastoral Assistant

Hales Valley Multi Academy Trust is a primary academy trust, based in Dudley, West Midlands. We currently consist of five very different primary schools, ensuring that our Trust is a diverse and exciting place to work and learn.

We put our children at the heart of everything we do and are dedicated to providing them with an enriching curriculum, underpinned by our overall commitment to high standards across the board.

We value our staff and ensure that they are well supported and trained. We have a continual professional development guarantee that provides a clear career pathway of training and opportunities for all staff at all levels.

Our family of schools work closely together, ensuring that staff and children benefit from sharing the excellent practice that exists across the Trust. Our schools are well supported by the Local Governing Committees, the Board of Directors and the Trust Central team.

We believe that we are stronger together – all schools sharing capacity, resources and expertise. We believe that collaboration is fundamental to providing the best learning opportunities through a meaningful curriculum where children and adults acquire the knowledge, skills and positive attitudes to prepare and strengthen them for their role in society: today, tomorrow and in the future. We support and care for each other, especially when things go wrong; we are a family.

This role provides you with an opportunity to join our family to improve outcomes for children. If you are interested in finding out more please do get in touch – we would be very happy to meet with you!  

The Role - Family Liaison and Pastoral Assistant - Lutley Primary School

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Lutley Primary School is a successful and popular primary school based in Halesowen. 

We are seeking a highly motivated individual with experience in working with young people, families and children. Applicants should have the passion and drive to support pupils and their families.

We are looking for applicants who pride themselves on having excellent interpersonal, organisational, listening and time management skills. Initiative and assertiveness will also be key to your success. Applicants with enthusiasm, a real passion for the role and a willingness to learn are encouraged to apply.

This post is an additional school based staff member whose job it is to support children and their families and reduce barriers to learning. These barriers to learning may be a result of something happening within the school or externally. Working alongside our SENCO in a busy school environment you will play a key role in the management of positive behaviour and attitudes amongst our pupils at Lutley Primary School.

You will be appointed on a Grade 6, working 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year. Actual annual salary £24,496.00 to £26,845.00.

We can offer you:

· An ethos of valuing staff and their Professional Development

· A stimulating and modern working environment

· Competitive salary generous benefits (pension, holiday, discounted fees at our Trust schools)

· Employee Assistance Programme (supporting your health and wellbeing)

· Networking and support opportunities between the other Trusts and local financial networks

If you are interested in finding out more please do get in touch or come and visit us – we would love to meet with you!

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Helen O'Grady via email hogrady@lutley.dudley.sch.uk

Closing date: 13th June 2023 at 9am

Shortlisting: 16th June 2023 at 9am

Interviews: 23rd June 2023

Additional Information:

Hales Valley Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020).  This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.  Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: 

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974