Overview
TEMPORARY PUPIL/FAMILY ENGAGEMENT OFFICER
Hours: 32.5 Hours Per Week – Term Time Only
Salary: Grade 6 - £28,142 x 77.15%
Start Date: as soon as possible
Contract: Initially 1 year contract up to August 31st 2026
The Headteacher and Governors are seeking to appoint a Family Engagement Officer to support the well-being and learning of our pupils and their families. The successful candidate will be supported by our experienced Senior Leadership Team. The post holder must be willing to work throughout the school and have experience of working with individual and groups of children and families to nurture and enhance well-being and learning.
Responsibilities
* To use initiative to set up and organise family learning and support groups
* To carry out administrative tasks and referrals to agencies
* To support individual and groups of children with emotional and behavioural needs to promote their well-being
* To be aware of a range of intervention strategies with the view of supporting groups of learners with basic skill development
* To be flexible but consistent in approach, be reliable and patient, and exhibit a calm professional manner at all times
* To have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team and form excellent working relationships with pupils, staff and parents
* To liaise closely with multi agencies to support pupils and their families
Safeguarding and Equality
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.
Notes
In view of the large number of Application Forms which are currently being submitted individual applications are not acknowledged. Consequently, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application is unsuccessful on this occasion. In which case you are thanked for the interest you have shown in applying for a position within the Council.
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