At a Glance
- Tasks: Support families and children, strengthen community ties, and coordinate engaging family events.
- Company: St Luke's CofE Primary School, dedicated to nurturing a supportive environment.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, meaningful work, and the chance to make a real difference in the community.
- Other info: 12-month post with opportunities for personal growth and community engagement.
- Why this job: Join a caring team and help families thrive while promoting a positive school experience.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills, ability to build relationships, and a passion for supporting families.
The predicted salary is between 30791 - 37633 £ per year.
This is a 12-month post at St Luke's Cof E (C) Primary School, created after a long-serving team member retired.
The work centres on strengthening links between home, school and the wider community, with pastoral support for children and families, attendance work, and coordinating early help.
Post-holders also run family events, some outside normal school hours, and the post is 28.75 hours a week, Monday to Friday, with a Christian ethos expected.
An enhanced DBS check is required and visa sponsorship is not available.
- What the job involves
- Provide pastoral support and guidance to children and families
- Develop positive relationships with parents and carers
- Support and promote excellent school attendance
- Work with staff to identify and remove barriers to learning
- Liaise with external agencies and professionals to secure support for families
- Coordinate early help and family support interventions where appropriate
- Lead and support transition arrangements for new pupils and families
- Create, coordinate and host family outreach events, including some outside normal school hours
- Promote family engagement and community involvement in school life
- Support the school's commitment to safeguarding and child welfare
Skills & knowledge
- Builds positive, trusting relationships with children, families, staff and the community
- Warm, approachable and an excellent communicator
- Able to hold difficult conversations when needed
- Organised, proactive and able to use own initiative
- Adaptable when priorities change
- Solution-focused, positive attitude
- Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
- Right to work in the UK
- Other
- Genuinely cares about children and families
- Maintains professional boundaries
- Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of every child
- Shares and supports the school's Christian values and ethos
- Understands why school attendance matters
- Works effectively with colleagues and external agencies
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Family Support and Community Engagement Lead in Newcastle under Lyme employer: St Luke's CofE (C) Primary School
St Luke's CofE (C) Primary School is an attractive employer due to its commitment to community involvement and the wellbeing of families. The school provides opportunities for staff to engage in meaningful outreach activities and develop positive relationships within the community.
Contact Details:
St Luke's CofE (C) Primary School Recruitment Team
