THE DETAILS:
- Location: Caerphilly,
- Hours: Part time
- Contract: Temporary
- Salary Type: Annual
- Language: Welsh
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Family Engagement Officer - Graig Y Rhacca Primary and Nursery Community School
Caerphilly County Borough Council
Family Engagement Officer - Graig Y Rhacca Primary and Nursery Community School
Job description
Graig Y Rhacca Primary and Nursery Community School
Family Engagement Officer - Grade 6
Start date: As soon as possible, or pending full pre employment checks.
Contract: 32.5 hours part time and permanent (8.40am - 3.40pm daily)
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, SLT, 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, particularly following the impact of Covid-19. 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 of a high priority.
We are looking for someone who:
We can offer:
Previous experience of supporting vulnerable families and children will be an advantage.
For a detailed Job Description and Person Specification please click on the attached documents.
To apply for the post, please send your letter of interest to the HT via email (thainn1@sch.caerphilly.gov.uk) or in writing by Friday, 26 th January 2024 or apply via eTeach.
After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role please contact Nicola Thain on 02920 852516.
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 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.
Job description
Graig Y Rhacca Primary and Nursery Community School
Family Engagement Officer - Grade 6
Start date: As soon as possible, or pending full pre employment checks.
Contract: 32.5 hours part time and permanent (8.40am - 3.40pm daily)
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, SLT, 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, particularly following the impact of Covid-19. 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 of a high priority.
We are looking for someone who:
- is a strong communicator
- warm and approachable
- hard-working and can demonstrate an ability to use their own initiative
- have 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
- is 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.
We can offer:
- 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.
For a detailed Job Description and Person Specification please click on the attached documents.
To apply for the post, please send your letter of interest to the HT via email (thainn1@sch.caerphilly.gov.uk) or in writing by Friday, 26 th January 2024 or apply via eTeach.
After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role please contact Nicola Thain on 02920 852516.
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 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.