Family Engagement Officer

Role Overview

The Governing Body of Graig Y Rhacca Primary and Nursery Community School is looking to appoint a member to our team who is committed to developing parental engagement and emotional and wellbeing support for our pupils and their families.

The purpose of the Family Engagement Officer is to work alongside the school's HT and DHT, teachers and support staff team with pupils and their families in need of specific support. It is a varied role with the focus of supporting and engaging pupils and their families. The underpinning value of the work is to ensure that every pupil achieves their potential through the provision of targeted support, signposting to services and intervention.

Under the direction of the Head Teacher, the FEO will contribute to all aspects of pupils' well‑being and achievement, ensuring attendance and punctuality is a high priority.

• Strong communicator
• Warm and approachable
• Hard‑working, can demonstrate initiative
• Knowledge of relevant policies / codes of practice and legislation in relation to education and child welfare/protection
• Can promote parents' and families' appreciation of the importance of attendance, education and learning
• Able to liaise effectively with a range of external agencies including Children's Services
• Will work to encourage good relationships and positive dialogue between parents and school to develop mutual respect, understanding and confidence.

• A supportive, committed and friendly team aiming for excellence
• Children who are very well behaved, happy and eager to learn
• A commitment to high quality professional development
• Previous experience of supporting vulnerable families and children will be an advantage.

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification
• Excellent numeracy/literacy skills – equivalent to NVQ Level 2 in English and maths.
• Working knowledge of the national curriculum and other relevant learning programmes.
• The ability to plan effective actions for pupils at risk of underachieving.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. This vacancy has been processed in English only because there is no Welsh requirement.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme and staff discount schemes.