Education & Family Support Advisor
To start as soon as possible
35 hours per week, term time only
Salary: Grade 12 (£22,746 - £25,501, pro rata)
Are you creative, resilient and ready to work with some of the most interesting pupils the education system has to offer? Then Tor School needs you.We are seeking to appoint a highly effective individual and colleague who wishes to make a difference to the lives and opportunities of young people and join our successful, supportive and committed team.
The role represents an extremely exciting opportunity for a creative and committed individual by taking on the role of Education & Family Support Advisor at Tor School. The successful applicant will make a significant contribution to the further development of Tor and will play a major part in helping us support the students, and families, we work with by supporting them attend Tor, engage and be successful as they transition out of Tor to their post 16 destinations.
The role will include liaising with families and attendance.
The successful person will: Be committed to social inclusion and achievement through building string relationships
Committed to supporting familiesCommitted to ensuring good school attendance
Have a belief that young people can change
Be able to foster good relationships with pupils, parents/carers and a range of professional colleagues
Have a sense of humour and use playfulness to engage young people
Have a high level of personal resilience, a positive attitude and flexible approach
Be solution focussed
Tor is a special place to work. Joining Tor is like a family; we look out for each other, we are supportive of each other and you always feel part of a team that is there for you. It can be challenging but the feeling of being part of a body of people who will help you is quite special.We believe in people and their ability; we look for the good. All people at Tor, staff and students, are valued and invested in as part of our commitment to helping us all to better reach our potential.
Tor School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS and all relevant pre-employment checks, including social media screening.
Closing Date: 12.00pm Monday 10th March 2025Interviews: w/c Monday 24th March 2025