Chestnut Park Primary School is looking to appoint a Family Link Worker with DDSL responsibilities to join their team as soon as possible. This is a great opportunity to be a part of a growing Academy Trust and cluster working across 4 excellent schools, making a difference in the local community. Your Opportunity We are seeking to appoint a full-time Family Link Worker to work closely with the school. The successful candidate will need to work collaboratively and flexibly, building good working relationships with both children and adults, supporting families and the wider community, ensuring excellent attendance and signposting to local services for wellbeing. About Chestnut Park Primary School As a modern school built in 2016, Chestnut Park benefits from state-of-the-art technology in a purpose-built environment. We are proud of our recent Ofsted inspection (June 2018) in which we were awarded 'Outstanding' in all areas. Our vision is to remain a primary school of excellence, challenging and inspiring every child to achieve beyond their dreams with a rich and varied curriculum focused on basic skills, nurturing independent learners and thinkers. What We Are Looking For Develop positive relationships with young children and their families Understand the educational, welfare and social needs of the child Stay calm and objective with challenging behaviour Be enthusiastic, motivated, and committed to teamwork Be a clear communicator with parents Be flexible Have good time management Hold a full driving license A willingness for further training Experience in a school or similar role Join the GLF Schools Community As part of GLF Schools, you will join a community dedicated to transforming education with opportunities for career growth in our 42 academies or central team. Over 2,000 colleagues and 16,000 pupils across 42 schools Values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness Unique school identities within a collaborative community Commitment to quality education for all GLF Schools Employment Offer Access to a competitive Pension Scheme Flexible working options Generous holiday allowance Work-life and family-friendly policies Employee wellbeing initiatives Career pathways and talent management Access to a staff benefits portal Community and collaboration working model The Opportunity Details Start: ASAP Hours: 32.5 hrs per week over 39 weeks per year; part-time hours considered Salary: GLF Associate Pay Scale Specialist Point 1 Range FTE £26,272 - £34,936 Pro Rata: £20,404.26 London Weight FTE £668.72 Pro Rata: £519.36 Interview date: 9th January 2025 GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).