Family Engagement Officer

eTeach UK Limited; Aberdare; Vor Ort; GBP 21.000 - 22.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Inclusive school community

Professional development

Collaborative team

Creative family programs

Zusammenfassung

RHONDDA CYNON TAF COUNCIL – Blaengwawr Primary School in Aberaman, Aberdare is seeking a Family Engagement Officer to start as soon as possible until August 2027. The post is 28 hours per week, term-time only, Grade 7, salary £32,046 with a 66.47% pro‑ration.

You will develop partnerships with families, monitor attendance and wellbeing, design family activities, support safeguarding, and contribute to grant applications with a Parent Council.

Qualifikationen

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven experience building relationships with children and families.
• Experience in multi-agency working.
• Strong initiative and organisational abilities.
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil welfare.

Aufgaben

• Work closely with staff to promote attendance, behaviour and pupil wellbeing.
• Develop and sustain partnerships with families to promote engagement.
• Monitor attendance and improve punctuality with families.
• Design and deliver family engagement activities and events.
• Provide early targeted support and signpost services.
• Contribute to grant applications.
• Develop a Parent Council with school representation.

Kenntnisse

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Multi-agency working

Organisational skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Team player

Jobbeschreibung

RHONDDA CYNON TAF COUNCIL – Blaengwawr Primary School

Location: Gwawr Street, Aberaman, Aberdare, CF44 6YP

Family Engagement Officer

Start: As soon as possible - Until August 2027
Hours: 28 hours per week - term time only
Salary: Grade 7 - £32,046 x 66.47%

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the staff team to promote our culture of high expectations, particularly in the areas of attendance, behaviour and pupil wellbeing
• Develop and sustain effective partnerships with families, build positive relationships that promote engagement in all aspects of school life
• Monitor attendance, identifying patterns of concern and working closely with families to improve attendance and punctuality
• Design and deliver family engagement activities, including workshops, events and opportunities that strengthen home-school communication and promote parental involvement
• Provide early targeted support to families and signpost appropriate external services that will support their needs
• Contribute to the preparation and management of grant applications
• Develop a Parent Council with representatives from across the school

Requirements

• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Have proven experience and the ability to build positive relationships with children, families, or have worked within a community-focused role
• Have experience of multi-agency working
• Show initiative, be motivated, and have strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils
• Be a team player who works productively with colleagues
• Contribute to the wider life of the school.
• Be committed to our school’s Vision, Mission, Values and Aims.

Benefits

• An inclusive and welcoming school community
• Children who are enthusiastic about their school community
• A strong commitment to your professional development
• The opportunity to work collaboratively with team members
• The opportunity to develop creative and innovative family engagement programmes

Additional Information

PROTECTING CHILDREN AND ADULTS AT RISK IS A CORE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE SCHOOL AND COUNCIL. IN ADDITION TO THIS SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITY, THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT FOR THE ROLE WILL ALSO BE SUBJECT TO AN ENHANCED DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE CHECK. The Council and School values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity. We offer a number of staff networks for employees including the Allies Network, a Disability and Carers Network and Perthyn our LGBTQ+ Network. An application submitted for this post in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

In view of the large number of Application Forms which are currently being submitted individual applications are not acknowledged. Consequently, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application is unsuccessful on this occasion. In which case you are thanked for the interest you have shown in applying for a position within the Council.

The closing date for applications is 30th October 2026 at Midnight.