At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children and families, ensuring they receive the right help at the right time.
- Company: Join a caring team at Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy, part of Future Generation Trust.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience with professional development opportunities in a supportive environment.
- Other info: Part-time role with flexible hours during term-time, perfect for students.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children and their families every day.
- Qualifications: Experience in safeguarding and excellent communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Part-time 19.5 hours per week (to be negotiated) term-time, Grade 5 Required For September 2026.
Future Generation Trust is a growing Trust of primary phase academies in Staffordshire. Etching Hill Primary Academy is a Church School which works closely with the community. This is an exciting opportunity to join an ambitious, caring and supportive team. The successful candidate will work closely with our safeguarding and administration teams to ensure that children and families receive the right support at the right time. This is an opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children and their families.
We believe that Etching Hill offers ambitious staff an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience; in return for high levels of commitment the appointed candidate will receive high quality professional development opportunities and the support of skilled colleagues.
The successful candidate will:
- Be passionate about making a difference to the lives of children and families.
- Have experience of safeguarding procedures and improving attendance within a school setting.
- Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils, parents, carers and professionals.
- Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Be compassionate, resilient and able to work sensitively with families facing challenges.
- Be highly organised, proactive and able to maintain accurate confidential records.
- Be able to manage sensitive situations with compassion, sound judgement and strict confidentiality.
- Share our commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and achieving the very best outcomes for every child.
Applications should be emailed to Mrs Smith at Headteacher@etchinghillprimary.academy. Please ensure all application forms are signed. Closing date Thursday 23rd July at Midday 2026. Interview Notification Friday 24th July 2026. Interviews Monday 27th July.
This post involves working with children and is therefore subject to advanced disclosure check through the confidential process administered by the Disclosure and Barring Service. A conviction may not exclude candidates from the job, but it will be considered as part of the recruitment process. Our Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Etching Hill Primary Academy Penk Drive, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS152XY Telephone: 01889221864
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