Community Ambassador

Community Ambassador – Arden Forest C of E MAT Arden Forest C of E Mat is part of the Arden Forest C of E MAT community, which includes Henley in Arden C of E Primary School and St Nicholas C of E Primary School. We strive to give all children the hope and aspiration to achieve their full personal and academic potential and to “Inspire Educational Excellence in Everyone”. For more information about our vision and values, please see the site. 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. Qualifications 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. Application Process To apply, read the attached job description and person specification, then complete the attached application form and include a supporting statement that outlines how you meet each of the criteria. Submit your application to Mrs Helen Wallis at info@ardenforestmat.org by 4th January. We welcome questions and are happy to discuss the role; please contact Helen Wallis via email for details. We are committed to being an inclusive employer. If you require reasonable adjustments to the application or interview process, please contact us via the HR/recruitment email. Both schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Short‑listed candidates will undergo reference checks, an online check, and a Criminal Record Self‑Disclosure. The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and requires an enhanced DBS check with a Barred List check. Additional checks include Teacher Prohibition List checks, overseas checks (where applicable), proof of qualifications, section 128 checks (for 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 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