Community Engagement Officer- 1 Year Fixed Term

Salary: £13,296 pa (based on a full-time salary of £33,241 pa)

Working Hours:  15 hours per week

Closing Date: 4 May 2026

Starting Date: asap

Can you make the difference to the lives of our students?  Do you like to be challenged?   Are you solution focused?

Do you want to be part of our SEMH school?

This could be the job for you.

West Heath School is a challenging place to work, but our dedicated staff rebuild lives through education. Teaching respect, encouraging responsibility, building relationships, and developing resilience in our students is an integral part of the role. Our committed, dynamic, and resourceful staff find working at West Heath School rewarding. We are currently on an exciting journey to be registered as a therapeutic community and welcome staff who follow this ethos.

If you would like to be part of our journey to support students’ lives, we are looking for a Community Engagement Officer to join our team. This part time role looks to empower the local and school community by identifying needs, fostering strategic partnerships, delivering projects to utilise facilities and improve the quality of life for stakeholders.

Due to the nature of the role the ideal applicant must should ideally hold a degree in Community Development, Social Sciences or related field. Essential experience working in community work (formal or voluntary) is required alongside a strong practical understanding of budget and project management.

As a school we are proud to promote the development of life skills and social development as equal to academic achievement. West Heath School works towards the end goal of helping students re-integrate into mainstream learning and preparation for adulthood.

Internal candidates should complete an Internal Application Form