Family Engagement Officer - Stony Dean School

Buckinghamshire Council; Chesham Bois; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated advocate to support students with diverse needs. This role focuses on improving attendance and collaborating with families to create personalized educational outcomes. Working in a nurturing environment, you will engage with various professionals to ensure students receive tailored support. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young individuals facing challenges, this opportunity offers a rewarding path in a supportive community.

Qualifications

• Superb communication skills are essential for this role.
• Understanding students with Autism and learning needs is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Champion for students and families to improve attendance.
• Work with families to design a supportive curriculum.

Skills

Communication Skills

Understanding of Autism

Understanding of Moderate Learning Needs

Knowledge of Mental Health Challenges

Collaboration with Professionals

Education

Relevant Degree or Qualification

Job description

Location: Amersham

Overview

Term time only

Salary Type: Bucks pay

Salary details: Range 3-4 Dependence on Experience - £28,129 to £32,594 Pro-rata (Actual Salary £20,954 to £24,390)

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: 32.5 hours per week, Term Time Only (Part-Time considered for the right person)

Interviews to be held: Week commencing 19th May 2025

About us

Stony Dean School is a very successful school. Quoted as “Inspirational” by Ofsted, we are looking for a colleague who wishes to work in a positive, friendly and caring environment. Stony Dean School is a heavily oversubscribed secondary special school situated in Amersham for students with Communication and Interaction difficulties.

http://stonydean.bucks.sch.uk/

The role will be focussed on being a champion for students and families. The right candidate will be our familiy advocate who will work closely with families to support their child's attendance; to understand the causes for their attendance level and steps to improve this. The role is also designed to work with families identifying meaningful outcomes for a young persons' future aspirations and helping design a curriculum, which will support their underlying needs.

Please see attached job description.

About you

We need someone with superb communication skills in all areas. That person needs to understand students with Autism, Moderate Learning Needs and mental health challenges. You will need to work together with a range of different professionals to support each family and each family will need something bespoke to them. This will require a level of understanding of the education system and what successful personalised outcomes look like for different pupils.

Please see attached person specification.

Other information

Visits to the school are warmly welcome. To arrange a visit or to find out more about the role, please contact Sharon Jacobs on the number below.
01494 762538.
Email: [e-mail]
Stony Dean School
Orchard End Avenue
Pineapple Road
Amersham
HP7 9JW

Closing Date: Midday Friday 9th May 2025
Interviews: Week Commencing 19th May 2025
Start Date: ASAP

Stony Dean School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An offer of appointment is subject to satisfactory references, Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service), PO (Prohibition Order) checks, social media checks and medical clearance.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent cautions and convictions cautions

It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.