Redgate Primary Academy are looking for a highly motivated and dedicated Support and Family Engagement advisor to join our dynamic, talented and supportive team. We would very much recommend and welcome you for a visit so you can meet us and understand our community.
Why join Redgate Primary Academy?
We are a specialist academy based in Mansfield with over 50 children aged 3-11 with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). A large proportion of our children have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and moderate or severe learning disabilities (MLD/SLD). In our latest Ofsted inspection, we were rated ‘good’ in all areas with comments that the ‘school is friendly and inclusive,’ and that ‘children enjoy their time in school’ with children’s personal development being a ‘high priority’.
Our academy has a caring and supportive staff team who believe in every child. The future for all children and families who attend Redgate Primary Academy is bright, and we know that when we work together, we can ensure our children achieve their very best.
Visits are welcomed and encouraged – please contact Louise Maggio
[email protected] to arrange, or for further information.
www.redgateprimary-ac.org.uk
Redgate Primary Academy, Somersall Street, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG19 6EL
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The opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for a Support and Family Engagement Advisor to join the team. The successful candidate will provide cover for teaching and class staff and support our school community by being proactive in identifying needs and supporting children and their families with information, advice and guidance.
The successful candidate will:
Develop good relationships with parents/carers of children at the school and encourage parental involvement in the school and its activities.- Support inclusive practice, focusing work on preventative and early intervention activities, and with vulnerable and ‘yet to be reached’ children and families.
- Provide support relating to Safeguarding and SEND, working with the Safeguarding Team.
- Work under the guidance of the teaching staff and leadership team to implement the agreed academy curriculum.
- Provide cover for PPA and short-term absences and to support children with their reading.
Essential
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Educational achievement sufficient to support clear reporting & presentation skills.
- Recognised Level 3 Qualification (Education or Health & Social Care related).
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Good planning and organisational skills with the ability to manage conflicting demands.
- Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all children and providing equality of opportunity.
Desirable
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Has experience of delivering teaching sessions.
- Has experience of planning teaching sessions.
- Knowledge on supporting children with reading.
Our employee benefits
At Diverse Academies, you’ll find yourself in a vibrant, inclusive and supportive environment, where everyone can grow, progress and achieve a fulfilling career. We offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, challenging and interesting work, and opportunities to achieve your potential.
In return you will benefit from:
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Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of at least 21.8%
- Excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities covering technical, leadership and coaching skills via the trust’s Diverse Association for Professional Learning
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Health and wellbeing advice and support
- Salary sacrifice schemes – car scheme, cycle to work, home and electronics.
- We offer a tax-efficient car salary sacrifice scheme for no deposit and can include car maintenance, servicing and breakdown cover for full peace of mind.
- Lifestyle savings - discounts and offers on gym memberships, holidays, days out, shopping, restaurants, etc
- Health cash plan (personal or family) – where you pay monthly and can claim money back on private treatments such as dental, optical and therapies (e.g. physiotherapy, osteopathy etc)
- Childcare – breakfast and after school provision
- Take a look at our rewards and benefits online
Applications
Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should we identify an appropriate candidate.
Closing date: Sunday 28th June 2026
Interview date: tbc
Start date: September 2026
If you have any initial questions or would like to learn more about this opportunity, please contact Louise Maggio, at
[email protected]
Diverse Academies and its Governors are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in their care and expects everybody working for the organisation to share this commitment. Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy. To this end any offer of employment will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances.
Diverse Academies Trust
Diverse Academies is a multi-academy trust with a vision to inspire, to raise aspirations and to create brighter tomorrows. Across primary, secondary and special settings, we share a common mission to nurture curiosity, develop wellbeing and empower children and young people to go beyond their aspirations. Together, we believe we can make a difference in our diverse communities, and in the lives of those who learn with us and work with us.
We empower. We respect. We care.
