Parent Support Facilitator (Prince Henry's Grammar School)

MacIntyre Academies; Otley; On-site; GBP 10,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in Otley is seeking a committed Parent Support Facilitator. The role involves providing early intervention family support, engaging constructively with families, and working closely with local schools. The successful candidate will need to have strong coordination skills and a dedication to professional development. Benefits include excellent CPD opportunities and a supportive team environment. This is a fixed-term position until August 2026 with a salary of £9,313.06 per annum for 15 hours a week. Closing date: 7th January 2026.

Benefits

Wellbeing perks

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

Salary sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• Experience working with families and children to support their needs.
• Strong organizational and paperwork management skills.
• Ability to handle challenging behaviors in family environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide early intervention family support within integrated services.
• Engage with families to help overcome barriers to learning.
• Coordinate with Otley Children's Centre and local schools.

Skills

Engagement with children and adults

Coordinating support

Caseload management

Multi-agency collaboration

Commitment to professional development

Job description

About Us

The Otley, Pool and Bramhope Cluster provides targeted support in the Otley area for vulnerable young people and families. The cluster consists of a partnership between Prince Henry’s Grammar School and 7 local primary schools. The cluster works with a range of agencies to improve access to universal services for families. Referrals for support are considered through a well‑established Guidance and Support group which allocates cases to a Parent Support Advisor and three mental health counsellors for young people. The cluster has had great success in improving outcomes for families by effective partnership working with all parties. The cluster is governed through a Joint Collaborative Committee which has representation from all settings and is responsible for the strategic direction of cluster services. Daily activity is led by a Cluster Development Manager (CDM) who chairs the Guidance and Support group and manages referrals. The cluster is closely aligned with the local family of schools and has identified local priorities.

Job Description

NJC Grade B3 Scale Point 9 • Actual salary: £9,313.06 Per Annum • 15 Hours Per Week • Term Time Only, Plus 2 Additional Days • Fixed Term Until 31st August 2026 • Required ASAP

We are looking to appoint an experienced and committed Parent Support Facilitator to work alongside the existing Parent Support Advisor. The successful candidate will work closely with Otley Children’s Centre and 7 local schools in the Otley, Pool & Bramhope Cluster to engage with families by co‑ordinating and providing early intervention family support within a framework of integrated services. The purpose of the role is to help parents to overcome barriers to learning and participation in order to improve future outcomes.

Successful Candidate Will Have

• The ability to engage constructively with adults and children to support progress towards agreed outcomes
• Ability to co‑ordinate and lead support for parents dealing with challenging behaviour at home or in the community
• The ability to manage a caseload, prioritise work and organise paperwork to a high standard
• The ability to work with multi‑agencies to support children, young people and families
• A commitment to Continuing Professional Development

In Return We Offer

• Excellent Continuing Professional Development opportunities
• A dedicated team supported by a collection of committed and experienced Headteachers across the cluster of schools
• A forward‑thinking cluster who are passionate about making a difference to the lives of the families in the Otley, Pool & Bramhope area

Closing Date: Wednesday 7th January 2026 at noon

Selection Date: w/c Monday 12th January 2026

Collaborative Learning Trust is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

In line with KCSiE 2025, we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any matters that are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview.

Benefits

Wellbeing perks, Employee Assistance Programme, great pension scheme, salary sacrifice schemes

Desired Criteria

Please see the attached recruitment booklet.

Essential Criteria

Please see the attached recruitment booklet.