Parent Engagement Officer

Plume Academy; Heybridge; On-site; GBP 7,900 - 8,800; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

CPD opportunities

Internal promotion

Gym discount 25%

Free staff parking

Health and wellbeing support

Mental Health First Aiders

Job summary

Plume Academy in Heybridge, United Kingdom, is seeking a part-time Parent Engagement Officer to lead strategies that improve parental engagement and school partnership. You will build positive relationships with families, support attendance, wellbeing and achievement, and work with staff and external agencies to remove barriers to engagement, including transition work for Year 6 pupils entering the school.

The role offers opportunities for professional development within our welcoming community,

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent).
• Level 3 qualification in Education, Family Support, Youth Work, Community Engagement, Social Care or related field.
• Degree qualification in Education, Social Work, Psychology, Community Development or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate parental engagement strategies.
• Develop relationships with families and external agencies.
• Support attendance, wellbeing and achievement.
• Coordinate transition from feeder primary schools to secondary education.
• Lead work toward the Parentkind Silver Award.

Skills

Parental engagement

Community outreach

Workshop delivery

Partnership development

Attendance support

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Level 3 qualification in Education/Family Support

Degree in Education/Social Work/Psychology

Job description

The core purpose of the role is to lead and coordinate strategies that enhance parental engagement across the academy, ensuring parents and carers are active partners in their child's education. The successful candidate will develop positive and meaningful relationships with families, support attendance, wellbeing and achievement, and work collaboratively with staff and external agencies to remove barriers to engagement.

The role will also support transition arrangements with feeder primary schools, helping Year 6 pupils and their families make a successful move into secondary education. In addition, the post holder will lead the academy's work towards achieving the Parentkind Silver Award.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Mathematics at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent).
• Relevant Level 3 qualification in Education, Family Support, Youth Work, Community Engagement, Social Care or a related field.
• Degree qualification in Education, Social Work, Psychology, Community Development or a related discipline.

Experience

• Experience of working with parents, families or young people in an education or community setting.
• Experience of building positive partnerships with families and external agencies.
• Experience of delivering workshops, events or engagement initiatives.

Currently the third largest secondary school in Essex as a single academy trust and growing, we are focused on enhancing our future structure and have roles where we are seeking people who can bring fresh perspectives and new variety for the benefits of our students. At Plume Academy you will find the space to develop your talents, the freedom to contribute and the opportunity to grow as part of our welcoming and inclusive family. Employing over 250 staff, from teaching and learning to management and administration, you will find opportunities at every level, across both of our campuses.

Our people share a determination to push boundaries, think differently and achieve more. As an employee, you'll play a crucial part in assisting with our continual development. In return, we will support, nurture and reward you with benefits from training and development to responsibility recognition.

Plume had a successful Ofsted inspection in November 2023 and was judged a 'good' Academy. Ofsted acknowledged the high quality of teaching and excellent relationships in the Academy.

Plume Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are therefore subject to satisfactory DBS and Immigration Checks, demonstration of ability, together with the receipt of references.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

Responsibilities of the post holder will be in accordance with the Parent Engagement Officer job description.

Benefits

• A highly supportive and friendly working environment.
• Opportunities for training, development and career progression.
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme.
• 24/7 Free Employee Assistance Programme.
• CPD opportunities and internal promotion.
• Up to 25% gym membership discount.
• Free staff car parking.
• Health and wellbeing support services.
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders.

Remuneration and Working Time

The hours of work required for the role are 15 hours per week, term time plus only (38 weeks per year).

Annual salary for the Parent Engagement Officer will be in accordance with the Academy's Support Staff Pay Scale, which for appointment for a full-time post currently involves a salary of up to £25,297 salary (Band 2 Point 11-16), however, actual salary offered will be £8,312 per annum, pro rata equivalent of point 11 including an allowance for holiday pay.

We look forward to hearing from you!