Family Learning Officer

Overview

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of families and helping children thrive? Join us as a Family Learning Officer and play a vital role in empowering parents, building confidence, and improving educational outcomes for children across Buckinghamshire.

As a Family Learning Officer, you will work closely with schools, Family Centres, and community partners to deliver high‑quality learning programmes for families with children aged 4–11. Your work will focus on developing parents’ confidence, improving English and maths skills, and encouraging a positive attitude towards learning within the home. This is a varied and people‑focused role, combining teaching, programme planning, and partnership working.

• Deliver engaging family learning courses and workshops in schools and community settings
• Teach a minimum of two courses per week during term time
• Plan and coordinate a programme of learning activities to meet enrolment and delivery targets
• Work in partnership with schools, Family Centres, and local organisations
• Support parents on their learning journey and signpost further opportunities and services
• Respond to community needs, particularly in areas of deprivation or low educational attainment

• Experience working with school‑aged children and an understanding of the school curriculum
• Experience supporting adults or parents in developing their skills and confidence
• The ability to plan and deliver engaging courses or workshops
• Strong communication, organisational and IT skills
• Ability to build and maintain effective partnerships
• City and Guilds 7303 Award in Education and Training (or obtained within 6 months) or a relevant teaching qualification
• Level 2 English and Maths (or equivalent)

Buckinghamshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults s post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and, therefore, applicants must declare:

• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020 and 2023)

For more information about this role, please contact Lou Roffey at lou.r for an informal discussion.