Family Support and Community Engagement Lead

The Methodist Church in Britain; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

St Luke's CofE (C) Primary School is seeking a 12-month Post to strengthen home–school links, provide pastoral support to children and families, and coordinate early help. The role involves hosting family events, outreach, and liaising with external agencies. DBS check required; visa sponsorship not available.

The post is 28.75 hours per week, Monday to Friday, within a Christian ethos. Strong communication and safeguarding commitment are essential.

Qualifications

• Provides pastoral support and guidance to children and families.
• Able to build positive relationships with parents and carers.
• Excellent communicator and able to hold difficult conversations.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral support and guidance to children and families
• Develop positive relationships with parents and carers
• Support and promote excellent school attendance
• Coordinate early help and family support interventions
• Liaise with external agencies to secure family support
• Lead and support family outreach events
• Promote family engagement and community involvement
• Support safeguarding and child welfare

Skills

Pastoral support

Communication

Attendance support

Family liaison

Community engagement

Safeguarding

Job description

This is a 12-month post at St Luke's CofE (C) Primary School, created after a long-serving team member retired. The work centres on strengthening links between home, school and the wider community, with pastoral support for children and families, attendance work, and coordinating early help. Post-holders also run family events, some outside normal school hours, and the post is 28.75 hours a week, Monday to Friday, with a Christian ethos expected. An enhanced DBS check is required and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Provide pastoral support and guidance to children and families
• Develop positive relationships with parents and carers
• Support and promote excellent school attendance
• Work with staff to identify and remove barriers to learning
• Liaise with external agencies and professionals to secure support for families
• Coordinate early help and family support interventions where appropriate
• Lead and support transition arrangements for new pupils and families
• Create, coordinate and host family outreach events, including some outside normal school hours
• Promote family engagement and community involvement in school life
• Support the school's commitment to safeguarding and child welfare

Skills & knowledge

• Builds positive, trusting relationships with children, families, staff and the community
• Warm, approachable and an excellent communicator
• Able to hold difficult conversations when needed
• Organised, proactive and able to use own initiative
• Adaptable when priorities change
• Solution-focused, positive attitude

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK

Other

• Genuinely cares about children and families
• Maintains professional boundaries
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of every child
• Shares and supports the school's Christian values and ethos
• Understands why school attendance matters
• Works effectively with colleagues and external agencies