Family Engagement Officer - Golden Grove School

Educators Wales; Pembroke; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

An established primary school in Pembroke seeks a Family Engagement Officer to foster connections between families and the school community. This role is pivotal in motivating pupils to achieve their best through active engagement with parents and guardians. The school prides itself on its supportive environment, where dedicated staff work collaboratively to enhance student growth. This opportunity offers a rewarding challenge in a vibrant community, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding and child protection. Join a passionate team committed to making a positive impact on the lives of students and their families.

Benefits

Personal development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Community partnerships

Dedicated staff team

Qualifications

• Experience in family engagement and community work is essential.
• Strong communication skills are required to connect with families.

Responsibilities

• Engage with families to support children's learning and development.
• Work closely with staff and the community to enhance student potential.

Skills

Family Engagement

Communication Skills

Community Engagement

Education

Relevant degree or qualification

Job description

Family Engagement Officer - Golden Grove School

Salary: Grade 6 - £27,269 - £30,060 pro rata

Family Engagement Officer - Golden Grove School

Grade 6 - £27,269.00 for 26 hours per week term time only for 45.8 weeks per annum equating to £16831.98 pro rata rising to 46.8 weeks, £17,199.49 pro rata per annum after 5 years' service.

This is a fixed term position, with an end date of March 31st 2026.

Golden Grove School is a respected, successful primary school situated in the vibrant town of Pembroke in Pembrokeshire. It is a happy and thriving community with enthusiastic pupils and a dedicated and established team of staff. The school provides a wonderful well-resourced environment for learning and this appointment offers an exciting challenge to add further value to an already successful school. The Governing Body of Golden Grove School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Family Engagement Officer who will effectively engage and work closely with families, staff, pupils and the wider community to motivate pupils to reach their full potential.

Golden Grove School aims to develop children as:

1. Ambitious, capable, determined learners, ready to learn throughout their lives
2. Enterprising, creative contributors, ready to play a full part in life and work
3. Ethical, informed, respectful citizens of Wales and a diverse world
4. Healthy, confident individuals, ready to lead fulfilling lives as valued, equal members of society
5. Kind, trustworthy friends ready to help and support others

In return we can offer:

• Delightful children who are enthusiastic learners
• Passionate, hardworking and supportive staff who are dedicated to gaining the best from every individual
• Supportive governors, parents and strong links with the community
• Numerous community partnerships
• A fabulous working environment with excellent resources
• Personal development opportunities.

Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for Pembrokeshire's Children and Schools Service. We aim to support vulnerable children and young people to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and will take action to safeguard their well-being and acknowledge that children have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of all schools.

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Safeguarding

Safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk is a high priority for Pembrokeshire County Council. We aim to support vulnerable children and adults at risk to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. We are committed to ensuring their safety and will take action to safeguard their well-being. The Council's Corporate Safeguarding Policy provides a framework for every member of staff and Service within the Council, setting out responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk as well as the methods by which the Council will be assured that it is fulfilling its duties.

This policy applies to all Council employees and workforce, councillors, volunteers and also service providers that are commissioned by the Council. Safeguarding is everyone's business whether they work for, or on behalf of, the Council.

Support & Additional Info

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• Local Government Employees on National Joint Council (NJC) terms are subject to national pay bargaining; all salaries currently stated in our adverts are as of 01/04/2023.
• Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; therefore prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the person specification and are registered on our redeployment pool.

Welsh language skills are desirable. Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.