Opportunities to work at St Theresa's
Child and Family Practitioner
Required for January 2025
Permanent Contract:
Term Time only: 32.5hrs/week Band C3: Pt 19 – 22
The Governors of St Theresa’s school wish to appoint an outstanding person to coordinate this vital work supporting our most vulnerable children and families in our wonderful school.
We would like to appoint a Child and Family Practitioner who:
- Is a practising Catholic and/or is willing to fully support the Catholic ethos of the school.
- Will support children and families across our school setting, especially our most vulnerable
- Has experience of working with children in a school setting
- Is passionate about making a difference to children’s education and lives.
- Is enthusiastic and willing to support the wider life of the school.
- Is a team player who collaborates well with staff and parents.
- Has experience of working with other agencies
- Has experience of monitoring attendance and producing reports
- Has experience of working with a safeguarding team, preferably experience as an Assistant DSL
In return, we can offer the successful candidate the opportunity:
- To work in a welcoming, supportive and successful school.
- To work within an established Inclusion and Safeguarding Team.
- To become part of a thriving community.
- To work with children who are eager to learn and who behave well.
- To receive ongoing CPD based on up-to-date research around inclusion, safeguarding and attendance
Visits most welcome, and strongly encouraged, by prior arrangement. Please contact Mrs Childerson in the school office on 01132930240 to arrange an appointment.
Closing Date: Thursday 28th November 12.00 Noon
St Theresa’s is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment.
An enhanced DBS and a DBA check will be required for the successful candidate and at least two professional references will be taken and followed up.
Applicants must complete the January 2020 CES Support Staff Application Form as well as the other documents listed below:
Support Staff Application Form
Consent to Obtain References Form
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 Disclosure Form (only if shortlisted)
Applicants must be prepared to sign a CES contract of employment if appointed.
Closing date: Thursday 28th November 12.00 noon
Shortlisting: Thursday 28th November 2pm
Interviews: Wednesday 4th December - time to be confirmed
Completed applications should be emailed to Mrs Childerson (business Manager) at: Childej01@st-theresas.leeds.sch.uk
Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments made are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history and an on-line search will be conducted. This includes only information publicly available on-line.
We promote equality, diversity and inclusion and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
Walking in Theresa’s Little Way
St Theresa’s is an equal opportunity employer.
