Woodbrook Vale School
Leicestershire
Salary:
£28,604 - £31,028 per annum pro rata (£14.82 – £16.07 per hour) Actual Salary - £24,350 - £26,414
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
27 October 2025
Job overview
Family Support Worker
Grade 8 (point
Full Time Equivalent Salary £28,604 - £31,028 per annum pro rata (£14.82 – £16.07 per hour)
Actual Salary - £24,350 - £26,414
35 hours per week; Daily Monday to Friday 8am – 3.30pm (with half an hour lunch)
Permanent 41 weeks: Term time only (plus two weeks to be agreed between the line manager and post holder)
Required as soon as possible
We are looking to appoint an efficient and well organised colleague with excellent interpersonal skills to join our support services team.
Many young people are experiencing difficulty engaging with school and can find themselves struggling with poor attendance, low self-esteem, anxiety or behaviour issues that create barriers to their learning and enjoyment of school. This role will involve working directly with young people and their families to help improve their motivation, participation and engagement with school. You will work within and beyond the school gates to support families to access services that will help them to have full access to the extended school opportunities offers.
Woodbrook Vale School is an award winning and highly oversubscribed 11-16 single academy trust located within the university town of Loughborough. The school is an Ofsted-rated "good" school (February 2022) and has a track record of excellent GCSE results. The successful candidate will have a unique opportunity to innovate and further build upon the school's success to ensure students aspire to be the best they can possibly be.
The school ethos engenders a supportive learning environment and we are committed to giving every student the drive to 'aspire, enjoy, and succeed'. Our approach to teaching and learning is informed by our work on growth mindset and knowledge-based approaches. Our school culture is predicated on the importance of character education, something for which we have won awards.
We have invested heavily in our buildings and infrastructure over recent years to create a highly attractive school site. We hold the Silver Investors in People Award and are known for our work to promote staff well-being and job satisfaction.
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Please download the full details and application form from:
If you require any further information about this role please contact Peter Hayes, Deputy Headteacher on:
Please email your completed application and covering letter to Kerry Miller on:
Closing Date: 12 noon Monday 27 October 2025
Interview Date: Friday 31 October 2025
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About Woodbrook Vale School
Woodbrook Vale School
Grasmere Road, Loughborough
Leicestershire
LE11 2ST
United Kingdom
Woodbrook Vale is a highly successful and oversubscribed 11-16 school situated in the south of Loughborough. We were rated as 'Good' during our most recent Ofsted inspection, with many outstanding features highlighted. Ofsted reported that students make good progress and skills in reading, writing and mathematics are strongly promoted across a range of subjects.
The school is inclusive in its outlook, and innovative in its engagement with students, parents/carers, and the wider community. Together we aspire to provide a safe, caring and calm learning environment where every person matters, where no child is left behind and where every child has an opportunity to succeed.
We have a strong commitment to ensuring that the learner is at the heart of everything we do, as epitomised by our school motto: "Aspire Enjoy Succeed".
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