At a Glance
- Tasks: Support families and students to enhance learning opportunities and engagement.
- Company: Frome Community College, a vibrant and supportive educational environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, free parking, onsite catering, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team in a beautiful campus near Bath and Bristol.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of students and families in your community.
- Qualifications: Experience with young people, excellent communication, and problem-solving skills.
The predicted salary is between 28142 - 31022 £ per year.
Frome College is seeking a Parent and Family Support Adviser (PFSA) to join their team, focusing on enhancing learning opportunities for families and students through guidance and support. The ideal candidate will assist in addressing challenges, identify potential areas of concern, and promote student engagement within the school community.
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- experience of working with young people and/or families with additional needs
- excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- ability to work confidentially in a fast-moving environment, often with conflicting priorities
- ability to think and deliver services in a creative and non-stigmatising way
- ability to understand and interpret legislation to meet service requirements
- ability to undertake the role of lead professional where appropriate
- good literacy, numeracy, interpersonal, organisational and administration/IT skills
We offer the successful candidate:
- the opportunity to be part of a strong community and supportive workforce
- a calm and welcoming environment which enjoys a large amount of green, open spaces
- a supportive induction programme and CPD opportunities
- free parking
- onsite catering and nursery
- salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle to Work and an Employee Assistance Freephone Helpline
Frome College is a successful, vibrant, and forward-thinking 13-19 Upper School with approximately 1300 students. It is a fast-moving College within the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership. We are based on a stunning campus in easy reach of Bath and Bristol. Frome itself is a thriving market town, with a vibrant artistic community with the renowned Frome Festival, monthly Sunday market and many restaurants and 2 theatres, one of which is on campus.
This post requires a criminal background check via the Disclosure Procedure.
Parent and Family Support Adviser (PFSA) in Frome employer: Midsomer Norton Primary
Midsomer Norton Primary is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values flexibility and employee well-being. With 26 days of annual leave and a government pension scheme, staff are encouraged to maintain a healthy work-life balance while benefiting from opportunities for professional growth within the central finance team.
