Family Engagement Officer - Perthcelyn Community Primary School
| Posting date: | 27 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Grade 6, £28,142 x 77.15% |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 06 March 2026 |
| Location: | Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taff, CF45 3RJ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 1536429 |
Summary
PERTHCELYN COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOLTEMPORARY FAMILY ENGAGEMENT OFFICERHours: 32.5 hours per week (Term Time only)
Salary: Grade 6, £28,142 x 77.15%
Start Date: ASAPThe Governing Body are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational Family Engagement Officer to work as part of our team.
Perthcelyn Community Primary School is situated in Perthcelyn, Mountain Ash. We currently have 120 pupils on roll aged between 3 and 11 (including 18 pupils who access our two ASD Learning Support Classes). Our committed team works hard to nurture our pupils, and set high expectations for learning, well-being and behaviour. Central to everything we do, is a commitment to ensure that every day, we provide opportunities for every child to thrive, grow and succeed.Key Responsibilities
Develop and sustain effective partnerships with families, fostering positive relationships that promote engagement in all aspects of school life.
Provide early, targeted support to parents and carers, signposting external services where appropriate and assisting families in overcoming barriers to their child’s wellbeing, attendance, and learning.
Lead the strategic and operational delivery of attendance, including monitoring data, identifying patterns of concern, and working closely with families to improve attendance and punctuality.
Design and deliver family engagement activities, including workshops, events, and opportunities that strengthen home–school communication and promote parental involvement.
Work collaboratively with school leaders, teaching staff, and external agencies to support safeguarding, wellbeing, and inclusive practice across the school community.
Contribute to the preparation and management of grant applications, ensuring that bids are well written, aligned with school priorities, and compliant with relevant guidance.
Maintain accurate documentation and data, including records of meetings, interventions, attendance actions, and family support undertaken.
Promote a culture of high expectations in relation to attendance, engagement, behaviour, and pupil wellbeing.In addition, the successful candidate will need to:
Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Have proven experience and the ability to build positive relationships with children, families, or have worked within a community-focused role.
Have experience of multi-agency working.
Show initiative, be motivated, and have strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils.
Be a team player who works productively with colleagues.
Contribute to the wider life of the school.
Be committed to our school’s Vision, Mission, Values and Aims.In return, we can offer:
Amazing pupils, with excellent behaviour and attitudes to learning.
A supportive, committed and inclusive team.
A friendly and welcoming school community of staff, pupils, parents and governors
A commitment to continued staff professional development and wellbeing.Closing date for applications: Friday 6th March at 12:00 midnight
Shortlisting: Wednesday 11th March
Interviews: Friday 13th MarchIf you are currently employed by Rhondda Cynon Taff Council, please apply for the position through your employee self-service account and not via the link below. If you have any issues accessing your Employee Self-Service account, please contact the iTrent admin team.
Application forms, and further details, including a job description and person specification for the role, may be obtained via the Schools Recruitment website Please note to apply for this position you are required to complete the online application form on the Schools Recruitment Website. If you do not complete the online application, you will not be considered as having applied for the post.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 favorably than an application made in English.
Salary: Grade 6, £28,142 x 77.15%
Start Date: ASAPThe Governing Body are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational Family Engagement Officer to work as part of our team.
Perthcelyn Community Primary School is situated in Perthcelyn, Mountain Ash. We currently have 120 pupils on roll aged between 3 and 11 (including 18 pupils who access our two ASD Learning Support Classes). Our committed team works hard to nurture our pupils, and set high expectations for learning, well-being and behaviour. Central to everything we do, is a commitment to ensure that every day, we provide opportunities for every child to thrive, grow and succeed.Key Responsibilities
Develop and sustain effective partnerships with families, fostering positive relationships that promote engagement in all aspects of school life.
Provide early, targeted support to parents and carers, signposting external services where appropriate and assisting families in overcoming barriers to their child’s wellbeing, attendance, and learning.
Lead the strategic and operational delivery of attendance, including monitoring data, identifying patterns of concern, and working closely with families to improve attendance and punctuality.
Design and deliver family engagement activities, including workshops, events, and opportunities that strengthen home–school communication and promote parental involvement.
Work collaboratively with school leaders, teaching staff, and external agencies to support safeguarding, wellbeing, and inclusive practice across the school community.
Contribute to the preparation and management of grant applications, ensuring that bids are well written, aligned with school priorities, and compliant with relevant guidance.
Maintain accurate documentation and data, including records of meetings, interventions, attendance actions, and family support undertaken.
Promote a culture of high expectations in relation to attendance, engagement, behaviour, and pupil wellbeing.In addition, the successful candidate will need to:
Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Have proven experience and the ability to build positive relationships with children, families, or have worked within a community-focused role.
Have experience of multi-agency working.
Show initiative, be motivated, and have strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils.
Be a team player who works productively with colleagues.
Contribute to the wider life of the school.
Be committed to our school’s Vision, Mission, Values and Aims.In return, we can offer:
Amazing pupils, with excellent behaviour and attitudes to learning.
A supportive, committed and inclusive team.
A friendly and welcoming school community of staff, pupils, parents and governors
A commitment to continued staff professional development and wellbeing.Closing date for applications: Friday 6th March at 12:00 midnight
Shortlisting: Wednesday 11th March
Interviews: Friday 13th MarchIf you are currently employed by Rhondda Cynon Taff Council, please apply for the position through your employee self-service account and not via the link below. If you have any issues accessing your Employee Self-Service account, please contact the iTrent admin team.
Application forms, and further details, including a job description and person specification for the role, may be obtained via the Schools Recruitment website Please note to apply for this position you are required to complete the online application form on the Schools Recruitment Website. If you do not complete the online application, you will not be considered as having applied for the post.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 favorably than an application made in English.