Temporary Family Engagement Officer - Ynysboeth Community Primary School

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Abercynon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A supportive school in Wales is seeking a Family Engagement Officer for a temporary role at 20 hours per week, focusing on fostering strong relationships with families and ensuring pupil welfare. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, knowledge of safeguarding protocols, and experience in educational settings. This role offers the chance to work with enthused children in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Supportive staff team

Commitment to staff professional learning

Wellbeing support and guidance

Qualifications

• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working closely with parents and external agencies.
• Understanding of Safeguarding and Child Protection procedures.

Responsibilities

• Work with pupils and families throughout the school.
• Manage and monitor referrals to outside agencies.
• Attend meetings regarding pupil welfare and safeguarding.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Proven experience in fostering relationships

Experience with SIMS/Bromcom

Knowledge of multi-agency working

Understanding of Safeguarding procedures

Job description

Employer:

Location:

Pay:

Contract Type:

Contract

Hours:

20 hours per week (Term time only)

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

27/12/2025

About this job

Ynysboeth Community Primary School Temporary Family Engagement Officer Hours: 20 hours per week (Term time only) Salary: Grade 6, £28,142 x 47.48% Start Date: The appointment will commence to start as soon as possible. Ynysboeth Community Primary School is looking to recruit an inspirational Family Engagement Officer to work as a member of our team.

The post holder must be willing to work with pupils and families throughout the school.

The successful candidate will: Have excellent communication and inter-personal skills | Have proven experience and ability to establish and foster strong relationships with parents/carers | Undertake formal inspections of school registers and have experience of SIMS/Bromcom | Work closely with external agencies linked to attendance, health and wellbeing and previous experience of working within a school and knowledge of multi-agency working is essential | Have a good understanding of Safeguarding and Child Protection procedures | Be committed to our school’s Vision and Values

In return, we can offer:

• Amazing children, who are enthusiastic and keen learners
• A supportive, committed and friendly staff team, leadership, parents and Governing Body
• A commitment to staff Continued Professional Learning
• Wellbeing support and guidance

This role includes attending meetings both with school staff and external agencies regarding the welfare and safeguarding of our pupils, acting as lead professional when required.

They will manage and monitor any referrals to outside agencies ensuring that accurate records are kept and signpost our families/carers/staff to support agencies.

The closing date for applications is 11 December 2025 at midnight.

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.

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