Home School Link Worker
Cordwalles Junior School, Camberley, Surrey, GU15 4DR10 days remaining to apply
Job start date
8 December 2025
Closing date
28 November 2025 at 9:30am
Date listed
18 November 2025
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time, full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- GLF Specialist 1-8 £27,061 - £28,744 FTE
Home School Link Worker job summary
Are you passionate about supporting children and families to thrive both in and out of the classroom? Cordwalles Junior School and Pine Ridge and Lorraine Federation is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Home School Link Worker to join their team on a part-time, permanent basis.
This is a vital role focused on building strong relationships with families, promoting pupil well-being, and ensuring every child has the opportunity to succeed through positive home-school partnerships.
If you’re enthusiastic about making a real difference in the lives of young people and their families, we’d love to hear from you.
Your opportunity
The Home School Link Worker at Cordwalles Junior School and Pine Ridge and Lorraine Federation plays a crucial role in supporting the well-being, safety, and academic success of pupils by acting as a bridge between home and school. The postholder will work closely with school staff, families, and external agencies to identify and address barriers to learning and provide early intervention and tailored support to vulnerable pupils and their families. The role also involves facilitating parenting groups, conducting home visits, and contributing to safeguarding meetings, while promoting positive transitions and long-term engagement with school and community life.
What we are looking for
- A strong background in supporting vulnerable families.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with families, staff, and external agencies.
- A passion for supporting children’s well-being and removing barriers to learning, with a proactive and compassionate approach.
- Confident, self-motivated, and well-organised, with a positive attitude and commitment to professional development.
- Strong ICT skills and a willingness to participate in wider school and community life.
Please read the job description and person specification before applying.
About Cordwalles Junior School
Our School sits within a newly established cluster of Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Cordwalles Junior School, our cluster includes the following other schools; Springfield Primary School, Hammond Junior School, Lightwater Village School, Pine Ridge Infant School & Lorraine Infant School .
This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.
Join the GLF Schools Community
As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.
- Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
- 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
- We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
- Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education
GLF Schools Employment Offer
GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
- Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible working options
- Generous holiday allowance
- Work life and family friendly policies
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Access to a staff benefits portal
- Community and collaboration working model
Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information
The Details
Start Date: 8th December 2025
Salary: £27,061 - £28,744 FTE
Actual Salary: £11,640.21 - £12,364.15
Hours of Work: 18hrs per week (39 weeks incl. INSET)
Closing Date: Friday 28th November at 9.30am
Interview Date: TBC
Early application is advised as applications will be considered upon receipt and interviews may be scheduled ahead of the forecasted date.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
GLF Schools in committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Cordwalles Junior School
- School type
- Academy, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 220 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Cordwalles Junior School website
Our School sits within a newly established cluster of Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Cordwalles Junior School, our cluster includes the following other schools; Springfield Primary School, Hammond Junior School, Lightwater Village School and Pine Ridge & Lorraine Federation.
This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.
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