Parental Engagement Officer

Royal Greenwich Trust School, London, SE7 8LJ

7 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  6 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  29 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: 32,535.00 - 33,987.00 FTE

Parental Engagement Officer job summary

September 2026 | Part Time | 20 hours per week

We are seeking a committed and proactive Parental Engagement Officer to join our team and strengthen the partnership between school and home. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference by supporting families, improving communication, and promoting positive engagement in students’ education.

In this role, you will work closely with parents, carers, and staff to remove barriers to learning, support pupil wellbeing, and encourage active participation in school life. You will be a confident communicator, able to build strong relationships and provide tailored support to families where needed.

The ideal candidate will be empathetic, organised, and passionate about improving outcomes for young people through effective parental engagement.

Join us and help create a supportive, inclusive community where every student can thrive.

We are looking for someone who:

Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders

Is empathetic, approachable, and committed to supporting families and young people

Has strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied workload

Can work both independently and as part of a team

Demonstrates resilience, initiative, and a solution-focused approach

Has experience (or a strong interest) in working with young people, families, or within an educational or community setting

The ideal candidate will be passionate about improving outcomes for young people and understand the vital role that positive parental engagement plays in student success.

Applications are reviewed and interviews may be arranged on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply promptly. We reserve the right to start or conclude the recruitment process prior to the advertised closing date. 

Please note, we do not accept CVs alone.

We do not accept applications via agencies. 

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

RGTS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS Check.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Royal Greenwich Trust School

• School type: Free School, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 854 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Royal Greenwich Trust School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/royal-greenwich-trust-school

Royal Greenwich Trust School (part of the University Schools Trust) became an 11-18 mixed comprehensive school in September 2017. We are proud to be a school which retains the importance of positive and productive relationships at the heart of our community.

In 2020, we opened our brand new £14 million new wing and moved into the next stage of the school’s development as our inaugural cohort transitioned into Key Stage 4.

In October 2022, Ofsted judged us to be a GOOD school across all areas within the framework.

The University Schools Trust is a unique partnership of six world-leading universities and three sector-leading bodies who are working together to deliver a shared vision of inclusive, high-quality and transformational education.

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