Family Support Worker

A compelling and distinctive opportunity to join the founding team at Brook Mead Academy: help shape the future of Leicester’s newest secondary school.

Family Support Worker - Grade 7 – Point 19-22 (£28,067 – £30,524 actual)

Hours of work: 37 hours week - Term time plus 2 weeks and 3 professional learning days (40.6 weeks) 8am to 4pm – Mon to Thurs and 8am to 3:30pm - Fri.

The Mead Educational Trust (TMET) is a family of thirteen primary and secondary schools all based in Leicester and Leicestershire. Together, we seek to Make A Positive Difference to the lives of the children attending our schools. Brook Mead Academy will be the newest school in TMET, following on from the successful opening of Castle Mead Academy in September 2019. Brook Mead will build on the outstanding provision enjoyed at our flagship secondary academy, Rushey Mead Academy, which far exceeds national averages for progress and attainment, placing it year after year in the top 5% of schools nationally.

We know that education has the power to transform lives. At Brook Mead, we are Building Better Futures Together! Staff and pupils are united in a mission to excel and secure the best possible future for each pupil by laying the foundations for high academic achievement and all-round personal development.

We believe that knowledge is power and access to powerful knowledge is the right of every child. We want to ensure our pupils leave with a treasure trove of knowledge and skills which will be theirs forever to use for the betterment of themselves and the world. We are looking for a Family Support Worker who will join the team and work with our Lead Behaviour and Safeguarding Officer to support pupils to meet our high expectations.

If you are someone who understands the difference a great education can make to the lives of pupils, their families and communities, have a passion and belief in the potential of every young person and are excited at the prospect of growing as an individual in a supported and education focused setting, we look forward to hearing from you. 

• This is a unique opportunity to join a founding team to shape a brand-new school. You will join a small and select cadre of staff who are laying the foundations for a truly special and distinctive school.
• You will work with an exceptional team which is highly consistent in implementing our behaviour and safeguarding policies.
• You will work with a really special group of scholars who are thriving in a small setting where each is cherished and challenged.
• Staff wellbeing will be a priority with constant vigilance around workloads.
• As part of The Mead Educational Trust, you will be able to work with esteemed colleagues at Castle Mead, Rushey Mead, Kibworth Mead and Orchard Mead, as well as colleagues in our primary schools.

Join us to be build better futures!

Closing Date: Monday 13th February 2023 at midday

Interviews: Feb/March 2023.

Position Start Date: As soon as possible

Salary: Grade 7 – Point 19-22 (£28,067 – £30,524 actual)

Hours of work: 37 hours week - Term time plus 2 weeks and 3 professional learning days (40.6 weeks) 8am to 4pm – Mon to Thurs and 8am to 3:30pm - Fri.

Supporting documents: Application Pack including job description and person specification.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Disclosure check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

Brook Mead Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.