Community Engagement & Family Support Lead (Part-Time)

St Luke's CofE (C) Primary School, Silverdale; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

St Luke's CE Primary School in Newcastle-under-Lyme is seeking a Family Support and Community Engagement Lead. This permanent, part-time, term-time role focuses on building strong relationships between home, school and community to help children flourish and to support families effectively.

You will work 28.75 hours per week across 39 weeks per year, with duties including pastoral support, welcoming new families, coordinating outreach activities and promoting attendance.

Qualifications

• Experience in safeguarding and welfare of children would be beneficial.
• Ability to engage with families and external agencies effectively.

Responsibilities

• Providing pastoral support and guidance to children and families
• Developing positive relationships with parents and carers
• Supporting and promoting excellent school attendance
• Working closely with staff to identify and remove barriers to learning
• Liaising with external agencies and professionals to secure support for families
• Coordinating early help and family support interventions where appropriate
• Leading and supporting transition arrangements for new pupils and families
• Creating, coordinating and hosting family outreach activities within the school environment, including events and engagement opportunities delivered outside normal school hours
• Promoting family engagement and community involvement in school life
• Supporting the school's commitment to safeguarding and child welfare

Job description

St Luke's CE Primary School in Newcastle-under-Lyme is seeking a Family Support and Community Engagement Lead. This permanent, part-time, term-time role focuses on building strong relationships between home, school and community to help children flourish and to support families effectively.

You will work 28.75 hours per week across 39 weeks per year, with duties including pastoral support, welcoming new families, coordinating outreach activities and promoting attendance.