Post No.POSN002582 - Family Engagement Officer
Are you passionate about supporting children and families to overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential?
Ysgol Gymraeg Ifor Hael is seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Family Engagement Officer to join our committed team. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is driven to make a positive difference to the lives of children and their families by strengthening relationships between home and school.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting pupils and families, improving engagement with school life, and helping to remove barriers that may impact attendance, wellbeing, behaviour and educational achievement. Working closely with school staff, parents, external agencies and the wider community, you will help ensure that children are supported to thrive both in school and at home.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience of working with children, young people and families.
- Has a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
- Can build positive and productive relationships with parents, carers and professionals.
- Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Is able to work effectively with a range of agencies and services to secure support for families.
- Is proactive, organised and able to work independently whilst contributing positively as part of a team.
- Has the ability to engage and motivate families who may be difficult to reach
For more information, please contact Mrs. Hoey Headteacher on 01633 631635 or [email protected]
Closing date: 8.9.26
Shortlisting: 9.9.26
Interviews: 10.9.26
We welcome applications for all our jobs in either Welsh or English. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Newport City Council is committed to working towards its workforce being more representative of the population that we serve and particularly welcomes applications from people from minority ethnic communities represented, or living, in the city. Selection will be made on ability and skills to undertake the role.
Newport City Council is not currently supporting applicants with sponsorship for right to work. In applying for a vacancy, applicants should already have the right to work in the UK.
Our values – Fairness for all, Making a difference, Being responsible, Working together
Ein gwerthoedd – Tegwch i Bawb, Gwneud Gwahaniaeth, Bod yn Gyfrifol, Gweithio gyda'n gilydd
