This vacancy is internal, available only to those currently engaged via a contract of employment with the Council.
This post is also offered as a secondment opportunity to permanent employees of the Council. Before applying you should seek approval to be released from your current position.
About the Role
Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council is seeking an enthusiastic and committed professional to join our Education Service as a Community Focused Schools Lead Officer.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering the Community Focused Schools (CFS) agenda, working collaboratively with schools, families, and partners to ensure that schools are at the heart of their communities. You will help strengthen family engagement, build multi-agency partnerships, and improve outcomes for children and young people across the borough.
Key Responsibilities
You will work closely with the School Improvement Officer to:
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Plan, coordinate and deliver Community Focused Schools programmes
- Support schools to enhance engagement with families, carers, and communities
- Develop and implement Community Engagement Plans based on local needs
- Build strong multi-agency partnerships (e.g. health, wellbeing, third sector)
- Lead and coordinate engagement events, workshops, and activities
- Capture and respond to parent and community voice
- Deliver professional learning and training, including poverty-sensitive practice
- Monitor and evaluate the impact of engagement activities
- Contribute to local and national CFS developments and networks
What We Offer
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Be part of a supportive and forward-thinking education team
- Help shape inclusive, community-driven schools
- Access ongoing professional development
- Make a real difference to the lives of children and families
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive pre-employment screening process will be undertaken which will include anEnhanced Disclosure with Child Barred List.
Access to a vehicle for work purposes is a requirement of the role.
For information on the re-employment and re-engagement of former employees please refer to the Council’s Pay Policy.
About us
At Blaenau Gwent, we are passionate about the work we do and the impact we have. We empower our staff to make meaningful changes and take action to enhance our services.
Want to ask us a question?
For further information or if you would like to have an informal discussion, please contact Hayley Jones, School Improvement Officer
Monday 20th July at midnight
