Family Engagement Officer - Heatherwood School

Join the Nexus team as a Family Engagement Officer - Heatherwood School

Position: Family Engagement Officer

Hours and Salary: Grade 6 NJC6- NJC11 (FTE £25,989 - £28,142 - Actual Salary £12,935 - £14,006)

Part time, 3 days - 21 hours per week (working days to be agreed)

(8.30a.m to 4.00p.m minus 30 minutes for lunch break)

School and Location: Heatherwood School, Leger Way, Doncaster, DN2 6HQ

Contract type: Part time, Permanent, Term Time only plus 5 additional days

Closing date: Midnight Sunday 15^th February 2026

Shortlisting date: Monday 23^rd February 2026

Interview date: Monday 2^nd March 2026

About the School

Heatherwood School is a vibrant learning community and part of Nexus Multi Academy Trust. It is a special day school for pupils aged 3-19 years with severe, profound and/or multiple learning difficulties.

Heatherwood School has an additional post 16 provision for pupils with moderate learning needs; and a small cohort are educated at, The Bridge, our offsite provision.

We seek to develop a better tomorrow for all learners, through a holistic blend of quality first teaching experiences; celebrating pupils’ strengths along a highly personalised learning journey.

We are committed to preparing our pupils for adulthood through the provision of outstanding levels of education and care, facilitating innovative opportunities and experiences to engage, and motivate, all pupils.

Heatherwood School is dedicated to multi-disciplinary team working, in partnership with parents and carers, to ensure all pupils develop appropriate skills for life and achieve their full potential.

About the Trust

This is an exciting opportunity to join an award winning Multi Academy Trust and be part of a welcoming and supportive team that serves amazing children and young people. Nexus Multi Academy Trust was founded in 2016, with 19 unique SEND and mainstream academies.

We are a growing, forward thinking and innovative Trust with a shared ethos, vision and values for a personalised child centred approach. We are committed and invested in “Learning together, to be the best we can be” and it is as relatable to every employee and partner of our Trust as it is to our children, young adults and their families.

Please see a copy of our most recent prospectus and workforce engagement statement for further information.

Our Opportunity

Heatherwood School is seeking to appoint a Family Engagement Officer to work across our wonderful school; supporting our pupils and their families. The successful candidates will form part of an enthusiastic and committed staff team and all relevant training will be given.

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and innovative person who recognises the importance of pastoral support helping to facilitate the best outcomes for our amazing children and young people. We are committed to providing innovative opportunities, outstanding levels of care and inspiring experiences to engage and motivate our children and young people.

We work in partnership with parents/carers and external agencies to ensure our children and young people develop appropriate skills for life and are able to flourish through a personalised curriculum offer.

What you can expect from us

Wellbeing – Pay – Careers and Training – Annual Leave and Flexibility

Access to free wellbeing support resources including counselling, medical and legal advice and an option to top up to private healthcare via corporate membership of a healthcare plan.

Access to discount schemes for savings with high street retailers, restaurants, activities and lifestyle services

Auto enrolment into a leading pension scheme with Teachers Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme

Access to extensive and tailored career pathways, CPD programmes, training and coaching giving you the opportunity to grow and develop your career

An Induction package to help you settle in and approach your role with confidence and enthusiasm

The ability to contribute to and share quality practice with other professional TAs, Teachers and the wider team

Internal opportunities across the Trust academies and to work with specialised leaders in education on nationally recognised projects

Flexible working policies

Cycle to Work Scheme

Annual leave increases based on length of service plus bank holidays for support staff

To apply

If you're interested in this role and wish to apply, please visit the Nexus MAT website to download an application form. You'll find it under the Joining Us – Careers section, where the position is listed. All candidates are advised to refer to the job profile before making an application.

Completed applications to be sent to heatherwood@nexusmat.org

In line with safer recruitment practices and Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), curriculum vitae (CV’s) will only be accepted alongside a full application form

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Further information

For an informal and confidential conversation about the role, please contact:

Kath Coates – Designated Safeguarding Lead at Kcoates@nexusmat.org

Further information can be found on our school website Heatherwood School - Vacancies and Employment Opportunities

Nexus Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

This post involves working with children and young people. If successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level and a barred list check. Further information about the Disclosure and Barring Service and can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce.