St. Peter’s Catholic Academy

"Together, One Family, One Community in Christ” 

Waterloo Road, Cobridge, Stoke-on-Trent ST6 3HL

  PURPOSE OF THE POST: support the school in improving attendance, develop relationships with families in order to improve engagement with school and work with one or a small group of pupils who require additional support to overcome barriers to learning.

The Principal and Governors at St Peter’s Catholic Academy (rated ‘Outstanding’ in all areas with ‘exemplary’ behaviour, Ofsted October 2024) are looking to appoint a passionate and motivated Family Support Worker to help to support the school in improving attendance, developing relationships with families in order to improve engagement with school and work with parents to offer parenting support where needed.

Key Duties / Responsibilities;

1. Liaise with teaching staff to assess and provide particular support to targeted pupils to raise achievement and enable them to overcome barriers to learning

2. Support the school to improve attendance, working with and supporting vulnerable families.

3. Undertake home visits to keep parents/carers informed and secure positive family support

4. Identify the needs and assess those pupils requiring extra support and support the development of individual action plans for targeted pupils

5. Work with parents / carers to help address poor performance/behaviour

6. Support the development of partnerships with external agencies/organisations to set up resources/initiatives to help address barriers to learning

7. Monitor the implementation of plans and report on progress achieved, support the re-integration of pupils excluded from school or following an alternative timetable

8. Provide extra support to pupils through knowledge of a range of activities and opportunities available to them

9. Maintain accurate pupil records and prepare written reports and evaluations

10. Maintain confidentiality in relation to pupils’ personal circumstance.

11. Supervise other learning mentor staff

12. Develop a range of study support activities, such as homework clubs

13. Support the transition of pupils moving between schools e.g. primary to secondary

14. Supervise pupils excluded from class or those following alternative timetables

15. Contribute to the development of activities to encourage family involvement in the school.

16. Any other duties appropriate to the post.

12. Develop a range of study support activities, such as homework clubs

13. Support the transition of pupils moving between schools e.g. primary to secondary

14. Supervise pupils excluded from class or those following alternative timetables

15. Contribute to the development of activities to encourage family involvement in the school.

16. Any other duties appropriate to the post.

Relevant qualifications: NVQ level 3 or above or equivalent.

Visits to school are encouraged – you are more than welcome to visit us to meet our wonderful team and learn more.

Why St. Peter’s Catholic Academy?

Our school motto is ‘Together, One Family, One Community in Christ’ – this ethos is lived and breathed by at St Peter’s who work together to create a friendly, welcoming atmosphere in which our children can thrive and grow. In our recent Ofsted inspection, the school was graded as ‘outstanding’ in all areas and pupil behaviour was described as ‘exemplary’ and pupils ‘learn the importance of respect very quickly’ (Ofsted, October 2024).

Our staff are passionate about doing all we can to better the lives of the children in our care, as well as investing in developing our staff so that all at St. Peter’s are happy and flourish.

An exceptional culture of safeguarding and nurture:

St. Peter’s Catholic Academy is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of our children and young people and we would expect anyone joining our team to share this commitment. All staff work closely together to provide a supporting and nurturing environment where every child matters.

What can we offer?

·                A welcoming and friendly school with motivated, well behaved and happy children

·                Dedicated and committed team members 

·                A supportive governing body

·                A strong commitment to your professional development

·                A positive environment in which to develop your own ideas and initiatives

To arrange a school visit, please contact  Miss. S. Caton (Academy Manager):  01782 235040; email: scaton@stpetersnewman.co.uk

Closing Date: Thursday 5^th February

Interviews will be held week commencing: 9^th February

DBS Checks 

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions)

Amendment Order 1986 and, as such, it will be necessary for a Submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. Click here for further information. 

Asylum and Immigration 

To comply with Asylum and Immigration legislation you will be required (if appointed) to provide one or more documents from the Immigration Act 2006 - List A and B. You must provide proof of current and valid permission to be in the United Kingdom and valid permission to do the type of work offered. Further information is available at: www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk/employers/