Astro Education Ltd

Home School Link Worker - Primary School An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Home School Link Worker to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and families within a vibrant and welcoming primary school in Newcastle-under-Lyme. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about supporting families, improving pupil wellbeing, and helping every child reach their full potential through strong home-school partnerships. The Role We are seeking a motivated and caring individual to work proactively with parents and carers, build positive relationships, and provide guidance on a range of issues affecting attendance, engagement, and wellbeing. You will play a key role in promoting effective communication between home and school and contribute to the school's wider pastoral and safeguarding team. As this is a regulated position, all candidates must hold or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS and participate in ongoing safeguarding training. Key Responsibilities Support families and pupils to overcome barriers to learning and engagement Work closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and pastoral team Promote excellent attendance and punctuality, supporting the Attendance Lead Organise and lead parent workshops and information sessions Build and maintain positive relationships with parents, carers, and external agencies Provide early help and signposting to families in need of additional support Uphold the school's values of respect, responsibility, and inclusion About You Experience in a school, community, or family support role Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Empathetic, approachable, and able to build trust quickly Strong organisational skills and attention to detail A genuine passion for helping children and families thrive Why Work With Astro Education Astro Education is a trusted education agency, specialising in connecting outstanding professionals with schools across the UK. When you register with Astro Education, you gain access to exclusive opportunities, personalised support, and ongoing career development. Benefits include: Dedicated career support from an experienced education consultant Competitive pay rates with weekly payments Exclusive long-term and permanent opportunities in your local area Referral and loyalty bonus schemes Clear pathways for career progression If you are committed to supporting children and families and want to make a real impact within a caring primary school community, we would love to hear from you. Apply today through Astro Education and take the next step in your career as a Home School Link Co-ordinator.

History Teacher - Secondary School - Stoke-on-Trent Full-Time January 2025 Start (or Sooner) Astro Education is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced History Teacher to join a successful secondary school in Stoke-on-Trent. This is a full-time contract beginning in January 2025, with the possibility to start sooner for the right candidate. This exciting opportunity is open to qualified teachers as well as Early Career Teachers (ECTs) who are passionate about teaching History and helping students achieve their full potential. The Role Teach History across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (KS3 & KS4) Deliver engaging and challenging lessons to inspire students and raise attainment Plan, prepare and assess students in line with the national curriculum Take on full classroom and teaching responsibilities, contributing to the wider school community Requirements We are looking for a dedicated History Teacher who can demonstrate: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent Experience teaching History at KS3 and KS4 in a UK secondary school Strong subject knowledge of the History curriculum Excellent classroom management and communication skills Flexibility, patience and adaptability A willingness to support students of all abilities, including those with SEN ECTs with a passion for History are welcome to apply. Why Choose Astro Education At Astro Education, we pride ourselves on connecting talented teachers with excellent schools across the UK. We promote ethical working practices and support both educators and schools to thrive. Benefits include: Hassle-free registration process Set your preferences for location, year group, and working patterns Transparent communication at every stage Free CPD (Continuing Professional Development) for all our teachers Temp-to-perm options - if you love the school, we make it easy to secure a permanent contract How to Apply If you're a passionate and motivated History Teacher ready to inspire students in Stoke-on-Trent, apply today. By applying to this job post, you consent to Astro Education processing your information in accordance with our terms of service and privacy policy. We may contact you by email, phone, or text about your application and registration.