Parent Support Advisor

St Gerard's RC Primary School, Middlesbrough, TS8 9HU

20 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  14 October 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  24 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 30 hours per week Term Time Only plus 1 week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £26,824 - £28,142 pro rata
• Actual salary: £18,791 - £19,715

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, well skilled and hard working Parent Support Advisor to become part of our enthusiastic and dedicated team for 4 days a week. The ideal candidate will be positive and proactive, have the ability to communicate effectively with parents, carers and external agencies to build supportive relationships.

They will be a Deputy Designated Safeguarding lead who will work in partnership with staff, pupils, parents, carers and other professionals to ensure that robust safeguarding procedures are in place. Working with a range of agencies, the role will enable pupils, particularly the most disadvantaged, to have full access to educational opportunities and overcome barriers to learning and participation. The work of the Parent Support Advisor will allow children and families to feel supported and will ensure effective outcomes in terms of improving mental health, wellbeing, relationships, attendance and home and school circumstances for many of our families, whilst bearing in mind the distinctive Catholic nature of our school.

We are looking for someone who will:

• Develop strong professional partnerships with a range of external agencies.

• Have an excellent up to date knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues and procedures, particularly in relation to the most recent Keeping Children Safe In Education guidance.

• Have a proven record of dealing effectively with safeguarding cases.

• Promote and support the Catholic ethos of the school.

• Be a positive role model in terms of behaviour, work and attitudes.

• Establish and foster good relationships with all parents/carers of children at the school.

• Be an excellent communicator, demonstrating strong IT skills, including the use of CPOMS.

• Is highly motivated and flexible and enjoys working as part of a team.

What the school offers its staff

St Gerard’s Catholic Primary School is part of the Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust (NPCAT), a family of 38 schools that includes two sixth forms and a football academy. With more than 12,300 students and 1,500 staff, NPCAT is now one of the largest multi-academy trusts in the UK.

We offer you:

• A welcoming community with a strong Catholic ethos;

• Well behaved and motivated children who enjoy learning and coming to school;

• A welcoming and supportive staff team;

• Supportive and dedicated parents and governors;

• Opportunities for your own Continuous Professional Development.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

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SGER051 Parent Support Advisor - St Gerard's Catholic Primary School - Closing 14.10.2025.pdf - 1.54 MB (opens in new tab)

About St Gerard's RC Primary School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 171 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Gerard's RC Primary School website
• Email address: enquiries@stgerards.npcat.org.uk
• Phone number: 01642 591820
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-gerard-s-rc-primary-school

Arranging a visit to St Gerard's RC Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email enquiries@stgerards.npcat.org.uk.

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