Family Engagement Officer
| Posting date: | 16 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Grade 5 SCP 11-19 (£28,142- £32,061) Pro Rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 September 2025 |
| Location: | Llanrumney, Cardiff, CF3 5NX |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 1507184 |
Summary
Archdiocese of Cardiff
In partnership with Cardiff Council.
FAMILY ENGAGEMENT OFFICER
Full time and Temporary until 31st August 2026
Post Ref ED50295204
Salary Grade 5 SCP 11-19 (£28,142- £32,061) Pro Rata
Hours 32.5hrs per week, term time only
Start date 1st November (or as soon as possible after that)
Location Based across five Catholic schools in East Cardiff
St Cadoc’s – St John Lloyd – St Alban’s – St Peter’s – St Illtyd’s
The St Illtyd’s High School Catholic Cluster are looking for a skilled and compassionate Family Engagement Officer to join our cluster of five Catholic schools in East Cardiff. This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and families in some of the city’s most vibrant and diverse communities.
You will:
• Build trusting relationships with families, particularly those facing disadvantage or low engagement
• Support early years development, school readiness, and the home learning environment
• Deliver family workshops, playgroups, coffee mornings, and drop-in sessions
• Work with school staff and external services to reduce barriers and strengthen community links
• Help foster inclusion, community cohesion, and anti-racist attitudes through relationship-based work
• Be part of a values-led team committed to Catholic social teaching, equity, and compassion — helping parents feel welcomed, empowered, and connected to their school community.
We can offer:
• A supportive and inclusive working environment across five values-led Catholic schools
• Regular opportunities for high-quality professional learning and collaboration across the cluster
• A shared commitment to staff wellbeing, development, and relational practice
• The chance to play a key role in shaping family engagement and community cohesion across East Cardiff in areas of socio-economic deprivation.
• A warm and purposeful culture where every child — and every family — matters.
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
Under the Education (Wales) Act 2014, all School Learning Support Workers must be registered with the Education Workforce Council (EWC).
Internal candidates who wish to apply for this position on a secondment basis must obtain approval prior to application using Form SEC1 (4.C.081). Requests may only be approved by the relevant Chief Officer or senior nominated officer graded no lower than OM2 or in the case of schools based staff the Headteacher / Governing Body.
Please download or print off the application form by selecting the “Apply Now” button.
Application forms should be completed in full and returned to the school by email for the attention of The Headteacher, before the closing date.
Applicants must use the current CES ‘support staff’ application forms which can be downloaded from the CES website (CES Monitoring Information Form and R.O.A. Disclosure Form must also be completed and returned).
Closing date: Tuesday 30th September 2025 at 9:30am
Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.
As an equal opportunities employer, we value diversity. Therefore, although not a requirement for application, we welcome and encourage applications from underrepresented individuals including those:
• aged under 25;
• not in employment, education or training;
• from our local communities including in particular disabled individuals, carers and those from the Cardiff BAME and LGBT+ communities;
In partnership with Cardiff Council.
FAMILY ENGAGEMENT OFFICER
Full time and Temporary until 31st August 2026
Post Ref ED50295204
Salary Grade 5 SCP 11-19 (£28,142- £32,061) Pro Rata
Hours 32.5hrs per week, term time only
Start date 1st November (or as soon as possible after that)
Location Based across five Catholic schools in East Cardiff
St Cadoc’s – St John Lloyd – St Alban’s – St Peter’s – St Illtyd’s
The St Illtyd’s High School Catholic Cluster are looking for a skilled and compassionate Family Engagement Officer to join our cluster of five Catholic schools in East Cardiff. This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and families in some of the city’s most vibrant and diverse communities.
You will:
• Build trusting relationships with families, particularly those facing disadvantage or low engagement
• Support early years development, school readiness, and the home learning environment
• Deliver family workshops, playgroups, coffee mornings, and drop-in sessions
• Work with school staff and external services to reduce barriers and strengthen community links
• Help foster inclusion, community cohesion, and anti-racist attitudes through relationship-based work
• Be part of a values-led team committed to Catholic social teaching, equity, and compassion — helping parents feel welcomed, empowered, and connected to their school community.
We can offer:
• A supportive and inclusive working environment across five values-led Catholic schools
• Regular opportunities for high-quality professional learning and collaboration across the cluster
• A shared commitment to staff wellbeing, development, and relational practice
• The chance to play a key role in shaping family engagement and community cohesion across East Cardiff in areas of socio-economic deprivation.
• A warm and purposeful culture where every child — and every family — matters.
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
Under the Education (Wales) Act 2014, all School Learning Support Workers must be registered with the Education Workforce Council (EWC).
Internal candidates who wish to apply for this position on a secondment basis must obtain approval prior to application using Form SEC1 (4.C.081). Requests may only be approved by the relevant Chief Officer or senior nominated officer graded no lower than OM2 or in the case of schools based staff the Headteacher / Governing Body.
Please download or print off the application form by selecting the “Apply Now” button.
Application forms should be completed in full and returned to the school by email for the attention of The Headteacher, before the closing date.
Applicants must use the current CES ‘support staff’ application forms which can be downloaded from the CES website (CES Monitoring Information Form and R.O.A. Disclosure Form must also be completed and returned).
Closing date: Tuesday 30th September 2025 at 9:30am
Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.
As an equal opportunities employer, we value diversity. Therefore, although not a requirement for application, we welcome and encourage applications from underrepresented individuals including those:
• aged under 25;
• not in employment, education or training;
• from our local communities including in particular disabled individuals, carers and those from the Cardiff BAME and LGBT+ communities;