School Family Liaison Officer

Company	The Rowan Learning TrustSee more
Address	Ellesmere Port, Cheshire
Form of work	Permanent \| Full-time
Salary	£27,086 - £30,947 a year
Category	Customer Service

Job description

School Family Liaison Officer

Grade: Grade 8, £32,076 - £36,648 (SCP 23-28) pro rata, actual salary £27,086 - £30,947

Hours: 37 per week, term time only

The Governors of The Acorns Primary and Nursery School wish to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic individual with an excellent work ethic to join our team as a Family Liaison Officer, working alongside our other long-standing Family Liaison Officer, in this varied and busy role. This is a full time, permanent position, working term time only, starting in September or October 2024.

The role is under the general supervision and direction of the Executive Headteacher, working within a team of five safeguarding staff, to offer appropriate support for our vulnerable pupils and families by building strong relationships and further developing our own policies and procedures for safeguarding, attendance and behaviour.

Job summary:

Work under the guidance of senior staff and within an agreed system of supervision
Welcome pupils daily into the school site whilst also being available for parents and carers to chat/inform
Effectively use Arbor and CPOMS to record and share information, as necessary
Carry out morning attendance monitoring and follow policies and procedures as required
Carry out weekly attendance analysis and follow policies and procedures where pupils are identified as requiring additional intervention for poor attendance or punctuality
Support staff and protect the learning of all pupils by supporting those who are demonstrating dysregulation
Attend and support with trips, visits, residentials and competitions
Gather and collate information and provide reports for meetings and agencies
Undertake activities to sensitively gather the voice of the child, and share as required
Undertake ELSA sessions for identified pupils and keep records associated
Provide pastoral support to pupils in an informal manner in any area in which they may require it, and keep records associated
Oversee the transfer of any paper safeguarding records when pupils transition, in line with policies
Communicate with parents and carers and all agencies (including social care, early help and prevention, and school health) in person, on the phone, and via email
Undertake playground supervision, as required
Liaise with the Executive Headteacher regarding parental requests for term-time absences
Attend and participate meetings in person and via Teams for families on the continuum of need or those being assessed
Act as the Designated Teacher for Looked-After pupils, in line with policy
Contribute towards the development of and writing of relevant policies
Support pupils and staff members in terms of first aid and mental health first aid
Adhere to policies and procedures, including those related to data protection and confidentiality
Attend statutory and additional training to enhance practice within safeguarding, mental health, attendance and trauma informed approaches
Play a full part in the life of the school community to support, its mission, vision and values, and encourage staff and pupils to follow this example
Appreciate and support the role of other professionals, both within school and within other agencies
Maximise all opportunities to support families with accessing food, white goods, uniform, items they may need and opportunities
Be aware of and support difference and ensure equal opportunities for all
Other duties commensurate with the grade as specified by the Executive Headteacher

The closing date for applications is midday on Friday 14th June 2024. Interviews will take place on Monday 24th June 2024. Please feel free to call the school office or email the the Executive Headteacher, Mrs Broom (head@acornswhitley.co.uk), if you have any questions or feel you would benefit from a visit to the school.

To request a recruitment pack and application form for this position, please email p.robinson@rlt.education. The recruitment pack includes the job description, person specification and information on how to apply for this role.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. References will be taken up for all shortlisted candidates prior to interview. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS Disclosure.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £27,086.00-£30,947.00 per year

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