Family Engagement Officer - Golden Grove School

Cyflog: Grade 6 - £25,979 - £28,770

Job Description

Grade 6 - £25,979 for 26 hours per week for 45.8 weeks per annum equating to £16,035.72 pro rata.

Ysgol Gelli Aur/ Golden Grove School is a respected, successful primary school situated in the vibrant town of Pembroke in Pembrokeshire. It is a happy and thriving community with enthusiastic pupils and a dedicated and established team of staff.

The school provides a wonderful well-resourced environment for learning and this appointment offers an exciting challenge to add further value to an already successful school.

The Governing Body of Golden Grove School/ Ysgol Gelli Aur are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Family Engagement Officer who will effectively engage and work closely with families, staff, pupils and the wider community to motivate pupils to reach their full potential.

We aim to inspire ambition and creativity in a safe and supportive learning environment in which adults and children can strive for success.

Golden Grove School aims to develop children as:

• Ambitious, capable, determined learners, ready to learn throughout their lives
• enterprising, creative contributors, ready to play a full part in life and work
• ethical, informed, respectful citizens of Wales and a diverse world
• healthy, confident individuals, ready to lead fulfilling lives as valued, equal members of society
• kind, trustworthy friends ready to help and support others

In return we can offer:

• Delightful children who are enthusiastic learners
• Passionate, hardworking and supportive staff who are dedicated to gaining the best from every individual
• Supportive governors, parents and strong links with the community
• Numerous community partnerships
• A fabulous working environment with excellent resources
• Personal development opportunities

Employment Checks

This post is subject to a DBS disclosure check.

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Safeguarding

Safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk is a high priority for Pembrokeshire County Council. We aim to support vulnerable children and adults at risk to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. We are committed to ensuring their safety and will take action to safeguard their well-being. The Council's Corporate Safeguarding Policy provides a framework for every member of staff and Service within the Council, setting out responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk as well as the methods by which the Council will be assured that it is fulfilling its duties.

This policy applies to all Council employees and workforce, councillors, volunteers and also service providers that are commissioned by the Council. Safeguarding is everyone's business whether they work for, or on behalf of, the Council.

Support & Additional Info

• Please contact the HR Systems Team as early as possible if you're unable to apply online by emailing hrsystemsteam@pembrokeshire.gov.uk .
• Please contact the Recruitment Team if you have any queries relating to this vacancy by emailing Recruit@pembrokeshire.gov.uk .
• Local Government Employees on National Joint Council (NJC) terms are subject to national pay bargaining; all salaries currently stated in our adverts are as 01/04/2023.
• Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; therefore prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the person specification and are registered on our redeployment pool.

Welsh language skills are desirable. Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.