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Family & Community Engagement Leader - Term Time

Drapers Mills Primary Academy, Margate

  • Ref:KCC886-2017-257S
  • Posted:01/10/2025
  • Pay:Est actual £20,173.73 (£27,000.00 FTE) per annum
  • Start Date:ASAP
  • App Close Date:10/10/2025 at 12:00
  • Interviews:17th October 2025

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(Y)Our Opportunity

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational, proactive and highly efficient Family & Community Engagement Leader to promote family and community engagement across two schools in Margate.

This role involves working with parents, families and potentially whole communities on a range of educational, attendance and supportive projects. It includes organising events, coordinating adult support workshops and facilitating community outreach. Furthermore, to seek development opportunities for the schools in order to address unmet need – creatively finding additional resources and working in partnership. Responsibilities include fostering strong partnerships and providing clear lines of communication between school, parents, providers and the local community to improve outcomes, a sense of belonging and attendance for all. We particularly welcome applicants with knowledge of working with communities within the area and more than one language.

The ideal Family & Community Engagement Leader will be someone who is: 

*Excellent interpersonal and motivational skills

*A commitment to creativity, inclusivity, innovation and growth

*Approachability and ability to engage with families and the wider community

*Ability to plan and execute a range of activities

*Ability to problem solve and resolve challenges faced by parents, carers and families to ensure effective engagement and support

*A commitment to maximising achievement and opportunities for all

*A commitment to continual improvement and enhanced awareness of local services, community organisations, career specialists and local businesses

 

Information about the school

Drapers Mills Primary Academy is a primary school for children aged 4-11 years in Margate, Kent.

This is a school rated GOOD by Ofsted (2018).

As part of The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) we are a forward looking and innovative school with excellent staff who are committed to our vision statement; Inspiring Minds, Shaping Futures.

Our school values underpin our teaching pedagogy and our motivation for teaching:

Respect Endeavour Fairness Leadership Enjoyment Contribution Trust

We can offer a wide range of CPD opportunities and networking within our family of schools in Thanet and beyond.

Drapers Mills Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to an enhanced disclosure, social media and barring service check.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Hannah Taylor
  • Address:St Peter's Footpath, Margate, Kent, CT9 2SP
  • Telephone: (01843) 223989
  • Email: admin@dmpa-tkat.org

Fax: 01843 230679

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.