Parental Engagement Officer
Royal Greenwich Trust School, London, SE7 8LJ12 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
31 August 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
18 August 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: | Part Time | 20 hours per week
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2027
Pay scale
- £32,535.00 - 33,987.00 FTE (£16,204 - £16,927 Pro Rata)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Your Role
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:
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.
Qualifications: At least 5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalent. Please state all subjects and grades.
What the school offers its staff
About Us
Welcome to Royal Greenwich Trust School
Thank you for your interest in joining Royal Greenwich Trust School. We are delighted that you are considering becoming part of a community of dedicated educators, leaders and professionals.
Our Commitment to You
At Royal Greenwich Trust School, we believe that when staff are empowered and given the right opportunities, they can make a lasting difference to the lives of our students and their families. Supporting professional growth and wellbeing is central to how we achieve this.
Development, Support and Collaboration
As part of University Schools Trust, our staff benefit from strong partnerships, high quality professional development and collaborative networks that enable individuals to grow and progress at every stage of their career.
Shaping the Future Together
As you explore opportunities with us, we encourage you to learn more about our approach to continual professional learning, staff wellbeing and collaborative practice. We look forward to seeing how your skills, experience and passion can contribute to the continued success of Royal Greenwich Trust School.
Exact map view and location will be displayed on the live job boardRoyal Greenwich Trust SchoolUST Recruitmentustrecruitment@ust.london765 Woolwich RoadGreenwichLondonLondonSE7 8LJUST Recruitmentustrecruitment@ust.london020 3034 2375visit our websiteSafeguarding Information
All posts involving direct contact with children and vulnerable adults are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Disclosure and Barring Service website.
In line with Safer Recruitment guidelines and legal obligations to ensure that safeguarding is a paramount consideration in recruitment processes, employers are required to carry out an enhanced DBS check for this role. To supplement this, we ask you to confirm whether or not you have ever been convicted of a criminal offence which is not 'protected'. If you answer 'yes', you will be asked to supply details of all relevant convictions at a later stage, should your application be progressed.
Information given in response to this question will not be used during the shortlisting process. The data will only be referred to if your application is progressed, informing the pre-employment checking process.
The University Schools Trust 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.
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Further information about the job
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
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CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Royal Greenwich Trust School
- Organisation type
- Free School, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 871 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- usthrhelpdesk@ust.london
- Phone number
- 020 3034 2375
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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