Home School Link Worker

Danetree Primary School, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 9SE

18 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  12 January 2026

• Closing date

  31 January 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  12 January 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: GLF Specialist 1 FTE £27,061 (Actual - £25,203.87)

Home School Link Worker job summary

Are you passionate about supporting children and families to thrive both in and out of the classroom? Danetree Primary School is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Home School Link Worker to join their team on a 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 Danetree Primary School plays a crucial role in supporting the well-being, safety, and academic success of pupils by acting as a bridge between home and school. As a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL), the postholder will work closely with school staff, families, and external agencies to identify and address barriers to learning, improve attendance and punctuality, 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, including experience as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL).
• 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 Danetree Primary School

Danetree is a four-form entry, Ofsted rated "OUTSTANDING" School set in fantastic grounds in West Ewell, Epsom.  Our forward-thinking approach and dedicated staff aim to provide the best education for our children.

As an academy within GLF Schools. we benefit from sharing outstanding resources, and support in every aspect of school life from learning and teaching to staffing and educational expertise.

We can offer you:

• The support of GLF schools and the opportunity to be part of an inspirational, growing, and dynamic organisation
  
• Exceptional professional development opportunities through a tailored CPD programme
  
• An exciting opportunity to work within a growing school, shaping the future and strategic direction
  
• Confident, enthusiastic, and well-behaved children who enjoy learning
  
• A commitment to providing children with high quality learning opportunities

Our School sits within a newly established cluster of Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with , our cluster includes the following other schools; The Vale Primary School, Banstead Infant School, Warren Mead Infant and Junior Schools, Cuddington Croft Primary School, Danetree Primary School and Floreat Wandsworth Primary 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.

• A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils
  
• 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: ASAP

Salary: £27,061 FTE

Actual Salary: £25,203.87

Grade: GLF Specialist Point 1

Hours: 38hrs - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 8am - 4pm & Thursday 8am - 4.30pm (40 weeks - term time plus 1 week)

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Saturday 31st January at 11.59pm

Interview Date: TBC

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 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 Danetree Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 943 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Danetree Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/danetree-primary-school

Danetree Primary School has gone through an exciting journey to become a four-form entry Primary school in September 2016. Recently rated by Ofsted as an 'Outstanding' school, we pride ourselves on the commitment and dedication of the entire staff body and we proudly promote our passion and desire to assist in the educational development and enhancement of each and every child within our school.

Our mission is clear; ‘Danetree is a caring school where learning is creative, challenging and inspiring; enabling all to achieve their potential.

Be part of our creative and passionate team as we plan the next step on our journey, and Grow, Learn and Flourish within GLF Schools.

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