Family Engagement Officer (Temporary) - Llangewydd Junior School
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
|---|---|
| Salary: | 13,331.00 - 13,770.00 per year |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | Bridgend, CF31 4JT |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 11 Nov 2026 |
Summary
19.5 hours per week
Temporary - one year
Term Time
Llangewydd Junior School is situated in Bridgend and part of the Bryntirion Cluster of schools. There are 341 pupils on roll aged between seven and eleven years. The school has 12 mainstream classes and 3 ALN classes.
The Governing Body are seeking to appoint a Family Engagement Officer, who is reliable, creative and flexible, committed to supporting the families and pupils within our school.
The successful candidate will:
- Develop and deliver a family engagement and learning programme, including parent/carer forums, support groups, workshops and activities that promote learning, health and wellbeing.
- Work directly with targeted families to strengthen engagement with learning, the school and wider community, helping to reduce the impact of poverty and disadvantage on educational attainment.
- Build effective partnerships with parents, carers, community organisations and professional agencies, including Social Services, Educational Psychology and Welfare Services, to improve outcomes for children, young people and their families.
- Monitor and track attendance, identify barriers to engagement, undertake regular reviews and implement appropriate interventions to prevent disengagement.
- Undertake home visits where required to support families, strengthen engagement and address attendance concerns.
- Work collaboratively with external organisations to facilitate appropriate interventions, strategies and opportunities to develop personal and family skills.
- Monitor and evaluate activities to ensure they meet grant funding requirements and performance measures.
- Contribute to wider school initiatives and activities that mitigate the effects of child poverty and improve educational outcomes.
At Llangewydd Juniors we are committed to high quality professional development and can offer friendly, enthusiastic, happy learners who will challenge your thinking. We are committed to staff well-being and will provide a supportive working environment for all.
Successful shortlisted candidates will be asked to visit the school by appointment with the Headteacher.
For further information please contact Krista Green on 01656 815530 or email
Head@llangewyddjs.bridgend.cymru
The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post.
Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.
An Enhanced with Childrens Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post.
A valid driving licence is requirement for this post.
Closing Date: 11 November 2026
Shortlisting Date: 17 November 2026
Shortlisted candidates visit: 20 November 2026
Interview Date: 24 November 2026
Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council
Job Description & Person Specification
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