Pupil and Family Engagement Lead

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Witney, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 5JZ

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  5 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  19 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £31,537.00 - £34,434.00 Annually (FTE) Actual salary £26,800 - £29,262

Pupil and Family Engagement Lead job summary

We are seeking a committed and compassionate Pupil and Family Engagement Lead to join our primary school team. This is a key role focused on improving pupil outcomes by strengthening relationships between school and home, supporting families, and removing barriers to learning.

The successful candidate will also take on the role of Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) and lead on whole-school attendance, working closely with pupils, families, and external agencies to ensure every child has the best opportunity to succeed.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with children and families in a school or community setting
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection (DDSL experience desirable)
• Experience or confidence in leading attendance improvement work
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A proactive, resilient, and solution-focused approach

Why Join Us?

• A welcoming and supportive school community
• Opportunities for professional development, including safeguarding training
• A rewarding role where you can make a real difference to children and families
• Close working with a dedicated and experienced staff team

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

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check along with other relevant pre-employment checks.

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 Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Witney

• School type: Academies, Roman Catholic, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 187 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Witney website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/our-lady-of-lourdes-catholic-primary-school-witney-witney

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