Family Engagement Officer

Required: At the earliest opportunity

Location: St Marie’s Catholic Primary School, Kirkby 

Salary Range:  Pay Band E  / SCP 7-11 

£26,403  - £28,142 pro rata per annum / Actual Salary £23, 357 - £24,895 per annum

Term Time only – 46 week per year salary paid monthly                                     

Contract/Hours: 7.45pm start  36 hours per week  finish times vary but no earlier than 3.30pm

 

Are you passionate about building strong relationships between schools and families? Do you believe in the power of community to support children’s learning and wellbeing? We are looking for a Family Engagement Officer to join our dedicated team and help strengthen the partnership between home and school, and raise attendance.

 

The Governing Body of this successful, happy, and forward-thinking Catholic primary school wish to appoint a passionate Family Engagement Officer, who is dedicated to building strong relationships between school and our families. and  passion to  support  children’s learning and wellbeing and help strengthen the partnership between home and school.

 

Our school can offer you:  

• A welcoming, happy environment where pupils and staff enjoy coming to school.
• A school firmly rooted in Gospel Values.
• Hard working, dedicated and enthusiastic colleagues.
• Excellent support of Governors and parents.

  

The successful candidate will:  

  

About the Role:

As our Family Engagement Officer, you will:

• Work closely with families to identify and address barriers to learning and attendance.
• Provide support, advice, and signposting to relevant services.
• Build trusting relationships with parents and carers to encourage active involvement in school life.
• Organise workshops, events, and initiatives that promote family engagement.
• Collaborate with school staff and external agencies to support pupil wellbeing.
• Supervise staff plan and lead on activities for development of the Breakfast club as the first daily point of engagement, encouraging good attendance

 

We’re Looking For Someone Who:

• Has experience working with children, families, or in a community support role
• Is approachable, empathetic, and an excellent communicator
• Can work lead a team in breakfast club and work independently and as part of a team
• Understands safeguarding and confidentiality
• Is committed to promoting equality, inclusion, and positive outcomes for all children

 

 Closing date: 1 July 2026

 

Shortlisting tbc

 

Interview Date: tbc

  

St Marie’s is a SAFE school where we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the current and future wellbeing of our children. We expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure (DBS) check from the Disclosure and Barring Service, satisfactory references, verification of qualifications and eligibility to work in the UK as set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education.  

Due to the nature of work the above post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

By engaging in this recruitment process, shortlisted candidates consent to an online search in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance. 

Shortlisted candidates must complete a Criminal Records Declaration form Please note the declaration form must be received by school prior to interview. Failure to complete this declaration will result in an offer of interview being retracted.