Community Ambassador

Henley in Arden C of E Primary School and St Nicholas C of E Primary School are part of the Arden Forest C of E MAT, a community of schools who strive to give all of our children the hope and aspiration to achieve their full personal and academic potential and to “Inspire Educational Excellence in Everyone”. Please click here to find out more about our visions and values. We are looking to appoint a motivated, enthusiastic and committed Community Ambassador to strengthen family and community engagement with the families of disadvantaged pupils across both schools. The Community Ambassador will act as a bridge between schools, families, and local organisations, ensuring families feel supported, connected, and empowered to engage fully with their child’s education. This is a pilot scheme to assess the impact, and therefore long term viability, of such a role. Responsibilities Building trusting relationships with families, particularly those who are harder to reach. Being a welcoming presence at school gates and key community events. Developing partnerships with local organisations, faith groups, and charities to support families. Signposting parents/carers to services such as mental health, SEND support, and welfare advice. Contributing to the school’s statutory duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. Qualities Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Experience working with diverse families and communities. Ability to engage 'hard to reach' families with sensitivity. Organised, reliable, and able to plan events. Displaying commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people. To apply, please read the attached job description and person spec and then complete the attached application form, including a supporting statement that outlines how you meet each of the criteria set out in the person specification. Please return the application form to Mrs Helen Wallis via info@ardenforestmat.org by the 4th January. We welcome questions and are happy to the discuss role, so please request this via Helen Wallis via email. We are committed to being an inclusive employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application or interview process, please contact us. Both schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If shortlisted we will take up references prior to interview and will complete an online check. Shortlisted candidates will also need to complete a Criminal Record Self Disclosure. The amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected' and are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. Please see https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-filtering-guidance/dbs-filtering-guide;and also https://unlock.org.uk/advice/filtering-cautions-convictions/. As this role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check with a Barred List check. Our pre‑employment process will also include Teacher Prohibition List checks, overseas checks (where applicable); proof of qualifications (as specified in the person specification); section 128 checks (for those in management roles); medical fitness checks; identity and right to work checks. Applicants for roles working with children under five years during the school day and under eight years for those working in wraparound care will also be subject to Childcare Disqualification checks. It is an offence to apply for any paid role in a school if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Our Privacy Notice for applicants can be found below. #J-18808-Ljbffr