Key Role Information

Salary
£32,535.00 - 33,987.00 FTE
Job type
Part Time
Contract type
Fixed Term
Closing
06/07/2026 12:00
Interview
TBC
Start
1 September 2026
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
APT&C Payscales | SCP12 - SCP15
Department
Teaching Support
Key stage
Not Applicable
Hours per week
20.00
Weeks per year
39.000
Visa sponsorship
No

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:

  1. Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
  2. Is empathetic, approachable, and committed to supporting families and young people
  3. Has strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied workload
  4. Can work both independently and as part of a team
  5. Demonstrates resilience, initiative, and a solution-focused approach
  6. 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. 

Qualifications

At least 5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalent. Please state all subjects and grades.essential

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.

Royal Greenwich Trust School

UST Recruitment

ustrecruitment@ust.london

765 Woolwich Road
Greenwich
London
London
SE7 8LJ
UST Recruitment
ustrecruitment@ust.london

Safeguarding 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.

https://www.ust.london/policies/child-protection-safeguarding

https://www.ust.london/policies/code-of-conduct

In accordance with our Company Policies and KCSIE guidelines set out by the Department for Education, a background check will be carried out on your online digital presence. For this we use a third-party professional screening partner, SP Index (www.sp-index.com), experienced in processing personal data for the purpose of such checks.