- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 615 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Sledmere Primary School website
Family Support Worker
More than one location, Perry Hall Multi Academy Trust14 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 November 2025
Closing date
24 September 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
10 September 2025
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week, 48 weeks per year
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £30,518 - £33,699
Pay scale
- NJC Pay Scale Grade 5, Points 16 - 22
What skills and experience we're looking for
Commitment & Motivation (Level C)
- Effectively liaises with people at all levels in a variety of situations, adapting behaviour as appropriate
- Is innovative and creative and demands high performance or results from others by setting clear goals and standards
- Proactively identifies own needs in response to new initiatives, taking ownership of on-going professional development whilst proactively seeking feedback to improve efficiency and effectiveness of own practice
- Monitors performance against clear standards, providing appropriate feedback
- Takes multiple actions to achieve goals recognising need to refer to others for specialist advice & expertise
- Focuses on removing barriers to learning
Problem Solving & Decision Making (Level C)
- Challenges existing ideas and approaches to create effective new approaches affecting themselves and others
- Creates innovative solutions for strategic objectives
- Uses analytical/ creative skills and contributes to strategic decision-making process
- Makes timely & reasonable decisions on complex issues
- Makes effective use of information to inform medium term strategic
- decision making and planning
- Encourages innovation in others
Implementing Change (Level B)
- Understands the purpose and expected outcomes of planned change and actively supports change through effective engagement at team level
- Identifies opportunities for contributing to positive change
- Understands and uses effective planning techniques
- Understands stakeholder expectations and how they impact the process
- Understands the culture of the academy and seeks opportunities to review current practice
- Is aware of individual resistance to change and behaves in a supportive way towards them
- Ensures appropriate administration for governance
What the school offers its staff
At Sledmere Primary School we put the children at the heart of everything that we do. Our vision is to provide a safe and positive learning environment that celebrates our children’s uniqueness and encourages them to achieve and succeed in all they do.
Our children are eager to learn and are supported by a dedicated team of staff who make learning fun, whilst ensuring they gain the skills, knowledge and understanding to ensure they become lifelong learners. Our belief is that all our children have the potential to succeed, driving us to find new ways to challenge their thinking but at the same time providing a safe, welcoming environment.
Sledmere Primary School is a three-form entry school in Dudley and recently became part of Perry Hall Multi-Academy Trust.
This is a non-class-based post in the first instance. We are looking for some who has a passion to make a difference to the lives our children.
Employee Benefits:
Trust staff are entitled to the following:
- Access to highly sought Local Government Pension Scheme
- Yearly well-being day
- Access to an employee benefits portal which includes a number of discount vouchers for shopping, entertainment and dining
- A cycle to work scheme
- Free will-writing service
- Free telephone counselling and online access to our employee advice and assistance portal
- A salary sacrifice scheme which allows you to buy a new car
- An employee assistance programme
- A health cash plan
- A voluntary private medical service
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
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Perry Hall Multi Academy Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- a.travis@smps.perryhallmat.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01384 476150
Perry Hall Multi-Academy Trust
Our Purpose:
We aim to improve the outcomes for all children across our Multi-Academy Trust regardless of their starting points
This is achieved for all our children by:
• A world class educational experience that will deliver better life chances;
• Ensuring that all children regardless of their starting points achieve above national expectations, and the proportion of pupils making better than expected progress is in line with national expectations;
• Ensuring that children in our schools have the added value and opportunities in curriculum design through partnership with commerce and business;
• Making sure the families surrounding our children have access to the best possible education opportunities for their children;
• Inspiration from excellent role models who are leaders in their academies;
• Celebrating success of all adults and children.
School Details
Sledmere Primary School
Arranging a visit to Perry Hall Multi Academy Trust
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email a.travis@smps.perryhallmat.co.uk.
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