Parent Support Advisor - Cluster

Parent Support Advisor - Cluster (Prince Henry's Grammar School)

Location: Otley and surrounding areas, UK

Education Phase: Secondary

Working Pattern: Part-Time

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Application Deadline: Friday, 9th May 2025

Interview Date: w/c Monday 12th May 2025

About us

The Otley, Pool andBramhope cluster provides targeted support in the Otley area for vulnerableyoung people and families. The clusterconsists of a partnership between Prince Henry's Grammar School, 7 localprimary schools (see below) and Otley Children's Centre. The cluster works with a range of agencies toimprove access to universal services for families.

Job Description

NJC Grade C3 Scale Points 19 - 22

Fixed Term Until August 2026 - Term Time Only, Plus 5 Days

Required May 2025

The Otley, Pool and Bramhope Cluster are looking to appoint an experienced and committed Parent Support Advisor. The successful candidate will be based at Prince Henry's Grammar School, but will work closely with Otley Children's Centre and 7 local schools in the Otley, Pool & Bramhope Cluster to engage with families by co-ordinating and providing early intervention family support within a framework of integrated services. The purpose of the role is to help children, young people and families overcome barriers to learning and participation in order to improve future outcomes.

This role is fixed term until August 2026 (this will be reviewed in June 26).

The successful candidate will have:

•A relevant Qualification: NVQ Level 3 in Childcare, Health, Education, Social Care, or equivalent

•The ability to engage constructively with children and adults to support progress towards agreed outcomes

•The ability to manage a wide caseload, prioritise work and organise paperwork to a high standard

•Previous experience of referrals to, or work alongside, CSWS, MST, FIS etc

•The ability to plan, co-ordinate and lead support for parents dealing with challenging behaviour at home or in the community

•A commitment to Continuing Professional Development

In return we offer:

•Excellent Continuing Professional Development opportunities

•A dedicated staff team supported by a committed and experienced senior leadership team

•A positive environment where students are able to learn and achieve

To arrange a visit to the school, please contact in the first instance.

Closing Date: Friday 9th May 2025

Selection Date: w/c Monday 12th May 2025

Collaborative Learning Trust is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

In line with KCSiE 2024, we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any matters that are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview.

Great pension, Employee Assistance Programme, cycle to work and technology purchase schemes, wellbeing perks.

Desired Criteria

Please see the attached recruitment booklet.

Please see the attached recruitment booklet.