Child & Family Worker

Erdington Academy, Birmingham, West Midlands, B24 8RE

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  6 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  23 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: actual salary TT plus one week (£34565-£36300)

Child & Family Worker job summary

Erdington Academy was graded Good by Ofsted in April 2023.

Erdington Academy is a vibrant and diverse comprehensive school. We are seeking outstanding individuals with high expectations to join our team dedicated to pursuing excellence for every child. We are an ambitious academy and value enthusiastic and hardworking staff. We believe that every child should leave school proud of the young adult they have become, and that every youngster attending our Trust deserves the opportunity to thrive in an atmosphere where high expectation meet endless possibilities

We are seeking a committed, compassionate and proactive Child and Family Worker to join our pastoral and safeguarding team.

This is a rewarding opportunity for an individual who is passionate about supporting children, young people and families to overcome barriers and achieve positive outcomes. Working across all year groups, you will provide practical and emotional support to pupils and families, helping to improve attendance, engagement, wellbeing and educational achievement. You will work closely with pupils, parents, Academy staff and external agencies to identify needs, coordinate support and ensure families can access the services they need.

The successful candidate will:

Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils and families.

Support children and young people who are vulnerable, at risk of exclusion, experiencing attendance difficulties or facing safeguarding concerns.

Undertake home visits and provide direct support to families.

Coordinate and contribute to Early Help and multi-agency support plans.

Work closely with external agencies including children's services, health professionals, housing providers and community organisations

In return we will offer you:

Bespoke Continual Professional Development (in the academy and online via the National College)

Perkbox example benefits;

Discounts at nationwide retailers

Gym discount

Cinema discounts

Employee assistance programme

Up to 4 structured counselling sessions per year

A MAT wide focus on staff well-being

This is an ideal opportunity for a colleague who is ambitious, creative and enthusiastic about helping students to learn in a strong supportive environment.

Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will therefore be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) as well as providing evidence of qualifications.

 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of[1]offenders-act-1974

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust iscommitted to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will therefore be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) as well as providing evidence of qualifications.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Erdington Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 904 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Erdington Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/erdington-academy

Since joining the Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust in 2016, Erdington Academy has been on an improvement journey to ensure that all students, regardless of background, have the opportunity to realise their ambitions. Located in the north of Birmingham, we serve students from Years 7 to 11 from the local area. We focus on participation and engagement through high-quality teaching and genuine care for our community. With an Ofsted rating of Good, we’re determined to become Outstanding – and we want you to help take us there.

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