Job Description
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We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic Parent Engagement Officer on a fixed-term basis until 21 July 2027. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in strengthening partnerships between home and school and supporting positive outcomes for students and their families.
The core purpose of the role is to lead and coordinate strategies that enhance parental engagement across the academy, ensuring parents and carers are active partners in their child's education. The successful candidate will develop positive and meaningful relationships with families, support attendance, wellbeing and achievement, and work collaboratively with staff and external agencies to remove barriers to engagement.
The role will also support transition arrangements with feeder primary schools, helping Year 6 pupils and their families make a successful move into secondary education. In addition, the post holder will lead the academy's work towards achieving the Parentkind Silver Award.
Personal Qualities
The ideal candidate will be approachable, professional, proactive and committed to improving outcomes for children and families. They will be an excellent communicator with the ability to build trusting relationships with parents and carers from a wide range of backgrounds.
Essential Qualifications:
· GCSE English and Mathematics at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent).
Desirable Qualifications and Experience:
· Relevant Level 3 qualification in Education, Family Support, Youth Work, Community Engagement, Social Care or a related field.
· Degree qualification in Education, Social Work, Psychology, Community Development or a related discipline.
· Experience of working with parents, families or young people in an education or community setting.
· Experience of building positive partnerships with families and external agencies.
· Experience of delivering workshops, events or engagement initiatives.
Responsibilities of the Post Holder
Responsibilities of the post holder will be in accordance with the Parent Engagement Officer job description.
We can offer you:
· A highly supportive and friendly working environment.
· Opportunities for training, development and career progression.
· Cycle-to-Work Scheme.
· 24/7 Free Employee Assistance Programme.
· CPD opportunities and internal promotion.
· Up to 25% gym membership discount.
· Free staff car parking.
· Health and wellbeing support services.
· Access to Mental Health First Aiders.
Remuneration and Working Time The hours of work required for the role are 15 hours per week, term time plus only (38 weeks per year).
Annual salary for the Parent Engagement Officer will be in accordance with the Academy's Support Staff Pay Scale, which for appointment for a full-time post currently involves a salary of up to £25,297 salary (Band 2 Point 11-16), however, actual salary offered will be £8,312 per annum, pro rata equivalent of point 11 including an allowance for holiday pay.
Application Process
If you are interested in the position and wish to discuss the post prior to application, please email HR at hr@plume.essex.sch.uk to arrange a telephone conversation. We are very proud of our academy and what we can offer new members of our collaborative team. The HR team will be pleased to discuss the post and provide more information about the post and the academy in general.
To apply please complete the Online Plume Academy application form (https://recruit.sampeople.co.uk/Jobboard/Vacancy/Details?campaignRef=SCH-PT-0173). This must be completed and submitted to HR@plume.essex.sch.uk by the closing date stated (unaccompanied CVs or third-party application forms will not be accepted).
Closing Date: noon on 19 October 2026
Interviews will likely take place the same week.
Plume Academy remains fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Information about the School
Work at a place where you feel valued and recognised. An environment where imagination and creativity counts. Work with us.
Currently the third largest secondary school in Essex as a single academy trust and growing, we are focused on enhancing our future structure and have roles where we are seeking people who can bring fresh perspectives and new variety for the benefits of our students. At Plume Academy you will find the space to develop your talents, the freedom to contribute and the opportunity to grow as part of our welcoming and inclusive family. Employing over 250 staff, from teaching and learning to management and administration, you will find opportunities at every level, across both of our campuses.
Our people share a determination to push boundaries, think differently and achieve more. As an employee, you’ll play a crucial part in assisting with our continual development. In return, we will support, nurture and reward you with benefits from training and development to responsibility recognition.
Plume had a successful Ofsted inspection in November 2023 and was judged a ‘good’ Academy. Ofsted acknowledged the high quality of teaching and excellent relationships in the Academy.
Plume Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are therefore subject to satisfactory DBS and Immigration Checks, demonstration of ability, together with the receipt of references.
If you would like to telephone the HR Department prior to completing the application form, they would be pleased to discuss the role in further detail and arrange a visit to the academy.
We look forward to hearing from you!