Community Engagement and Family Intervention Officer
| Posting date: | 31 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 February 2026 |
| Location: | Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S6 5HG |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 86acdb8d-b0dc-4557-abd9-e7bf3d07c075 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Community Engagement Officer & Family Support Officer
Grade 6 - £33143 to £37280 pro-rata
Required – ASAP
Forge Valley School is an 11-18 Academy sponsored by INOVA Multi-Academy Trust. Our school ethos is founded on the principal that ambition and endeavour are key components in achieving success. Currently serving over 1500 pupils, our new, purpose-built learning environment has excellent facilities to help us deliver our curriculum.
We are seeking to appoint a Community Engagement and Family Support Officer to work within our dedicated Attendance / Pastoral Team. The postholder will support pupils and parents to help improve levels of attendance, in particular pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds. The successful candidate will be required to develop an understanding of the reasons behind poor attendance, implementing strategies to improve attitudes towards the school.
The postholder will work closely with the schools Attendance & Behaviour Manager, assisting in the completion of MAST /CYT referrals and FCAF documents.
The successful applicant must have the emotional intelligence required to build effective and positive relationships with both pupils and parents. We are looking for a good communicator who will be totally committed to the welfare of our pupils.
What the school offers its staff
INOVA Multi-Academy Trust - Offer
Each of our schools has its own distinctive character, reflecting the local community it serves. Children joining us have a broad range of abilities and social backgrounds. We recognise and celebrate different aptitudes and interests and believe that everyone can develop through dedication and hard work, leaving our schools fully prepared for successful lives.
Primary Education
Each of our primary schools are Ofsted graded ‘Good’ giving our children an excellent start to their education and preparing them fully for their secondary transition.
Secondary Education
Our secondary schools work in close collaboration to further develop our curriculum and outcomes. Our sixth form provision is Ofsted graded ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding.’
Central Services
Our support staff are highly valued, and we offer a range of central services to our schools to enable them to concentrate on outstanding teaching, high quality learning and effective support for individual needs. Services include:
•Catering •Communications and Marketing •Facilities and Estates •Finance •Governance •HR •IT •School Improvement
Commitment to safeguarding
Candidates are strongly encouraged to familiarise themselves with Forge Valley School Safeguarding procedures - Forge Valley School - Safeguarding https://www.forgevalley.school/
Community Engagement Officer & Family Support Officer
Grade 6 - £33143 to £37280 pro-rata
Required – ASAP
Forge Valley School is an 11-18 Academy sponsored by INOVA Multi-Academy Trust. Our school ethos is founded on the principal that ambition and endeavour are key components in achieving success. Currently serving over 1500 pupils, our new, purpose-built learning environment has excellent facilities to help us deliver our curriculum.
We are seeking to appoint a Community Engagement and Family Support Officer to work within our dedicated Attendance / Pastoral Team. The postholder will support pupils and parents to help improve levels of attendance, in particular pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds. The successful candidate will be required to develop an understanding of the reasons behind poor attendance, implementing strategies to improve attitudes towards the school.
The postholder will work closely with the schools Attendance & Behaviour Manager, assisting in the completion of MAST /CYT referrals and FCAF documents.
The successful applicant must have the emotional intelligence required to build effective and positive relationships with both pupils and parents. We are looking for a good communicator who will be totally committed to the welfare of our pupils.
What the school offers its staff
INOVA Multi-Academy Trust - Offer
Each of our schools has its own distinctive character, reflecting the local community it serves. Children joining us have a broad range of abilities and social backgrounds. We recognise and celebrate different aptitudes and interests and believe that everyone can develop through dedication and hard work, leaving our schools fully prepared for successful lives.
Primary Education
Each of our primary schools are Ofsted graded ‘Good’ giving our children an excellent start to their education and preparing them fully for their secondary transition.
Secondary Education
Our secondary schools work in close collaboration to further develop our curriculum and outcomes. Our sixth form provision is Ofsted graded ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding.’
Central Services
Our support staff are highly valued, and we offer a range of central services to our schools to enable them to concentrate on outstanding teaching, high quality learning and effective support for individual needs. Services include:
•Catering •Communications and Marketing •Facilities and Estates •Finance •Governance •HR •IT •School Improvement
Commitment to safeguarding
Candidates are strongly encouraged to familiarise themselves with Forge Valley School Safeguarding procedures - Forge Valley School - Safeguarding https://www.forgevalley.school/