Family Support and Engagement Lead (fixed term)

Family Support and Engagement Lead (fixed term)

 Start date:  ASAP

 Contract type:  Fixed Term

Salary: Ark Support Staff scale 7, points 18 – 24, actual salary £26,019 - £29,592 based on 40 hours per week, term time only

 Deadline: Monday 17^th November 2025 at 12 noon

 Interviews: TBC – applications will be considered as received and interviews arranged accordingly

 Ofsted: Good with outstanding Early Years and Leadership and Management (2018)

Are you an experienced Family Support or Community Engagement Lead who wants to make a difference?

Ark Tindal Primary Academy has a fantastic opportunity for a committed, enthusiastic practitioner with high expectations and a passion for making a difference, to join our supportive team this term.

 An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a Family Support & Engagement Lead to join our dedicated team, making a real impact on the outcomes of our pupils. This is a great opportunity for someone, preferably with prior experience of similar roles, who has a passion and enthusiasm for improving the life outcomes of our pupils, and who will inspire our children to achieve their full potential.

The role will be based within our Pastoral Team, focusing on a variety of areas including:

•  Safeguarding, by acting as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.
•  Community engagement, building on a strong foundation of community support already in place to ensure that pupils and their families are well supported, both within and beyond school.
•  Partnering with community organisations, such as Citizens UK, building a team of parent/carer leaders to address community needs.
•  Provision of targeted support for vulnerable families experiencing long and short-term challenges.
•  Liaison with other agencies, working with others to remove barriers to learning and improve our families’ lives.

In return we can offer:

• A friendly, collegiate working environment.
• An exceptional and innovative staff team.
• A school committed to the enjoyment, achievement and wellbeing of all.
• An engaged and supportive wider community.
• Professional development opportunities to hone your skills.

If you would like to get a glimpse into life at Ark Tindal, please visit our website or social media (@arktindal). Visits to school or telephone calls with our team are welcomed for any candidates wanting to find out more. To arrange this, please contact [email protected]. 

To apply, please go to:  www.arktindalprimary.org/vacancies. The closing date for applications is Monday 17th April 2023 at 12 noon.

• Wonderful children: behaviour and attitudes are exceptional, and pupils appreciate the opportunities they receive
• A supportive environment: join a friendly team that values collaboration and growth
• Training and development: access our strong programme for professional development
• An inclusive community: a school committed to the enjoyment, achievement and wellbeing of all

Our vision at Ark Tindal is to provide an exceptional education that inspires all children to flourish into confident, successful and well-rounded individuals. We have a strong focus on character development and pastoral well-being, as well as the academic curriculum. We are a two-form entry primary school and getting to know our children and families is at the heart of everything we do. We offer support to the community, and we hold regular events which enable parents and carers to share in the life of the school and in their children’s learning.

 Ark Tindal is a nurturing, exciting and innovative place to learn and to teach. "Team Tindal" is a strong community, and our staff see themselves as one big family. We take staff wellbeing seriously, recognise the importance of effective communication and do what we can to support our team. We are committed to the development of our staff and have an extensive professional development offering, which enables us to work to our highest potential.

 You will also be part of Ark’s thriving hub of primary and secondary schools in Birmingham working with regional teams, which offer additional guidance and support in aspects of the role.

 Staff say that this is an exciting place to work where they are lucky to be part of a supportive and welcoming team.

'I have never been so well equipped in my role – CPD is taken seriously, and I have access to a broad range of training.’

Visitors say that our children are polite, hard-working, inquisitive and charming.  The exemplary behaviour of pupils is often remarked upon.

 Children tell us that they feel safe and happy and look forward to coming to school each day.  Parents are grateful for the opportunities to get involved that help them to support their children.