Community & Family Liaison for Attendance & Wellbeing

Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers Pension Scheme

SmartTech

Place Plus discounts

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Healthcare cash plans

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free on-site parking

Mental Health First Aiders

Job summary

Sir Thomas Wharton Academy in Doncaster is seeking a Community Support and Family Liaison Officer to unlock barriers to learning, boost attendance, and strengthen links between school and families. You will work with students, families and staff to promote wellbeing and engagement, playing a pivotal role in supporting positive outcomes and shared community values.

The post involves close collaboration with external agencies, leadership teams, and primary schools to deliver proactive early

Qualifications

• Be fully committed to the academy's vision and values.
• Build trusted relationships with students and families to identify and overcome barriers to school attendance.
• Coordinate support with external agencies and the school's leadership and attendance teams.
• Lead early intervention efforts in local primary schools to remove barriers and ease transition to STWA.
• Deliver engaging family-focused support, including parenting workshops and outreach visits.
• Act as a mentor and advocate, helping students stay engaged, achieve their potential, and feel supported.
• Inspire, engage, and build positive relationships with both students and staff.
• Exhibit a growth mindset, excellent work ethic, and a sense of humour.
• Bring relevant knowledge and an understanding of our local and educational context.

Skills

Commitment to vision and values

Relationship building

Attendance andwellbeing support

Interagency collaboration

Mentoring and advocacy

Communication and engagement

Growth mindset

Local context knowledge

Education

Experience in education support roles

Job description

Sir Thomas Wharton Academy in Doncaster is seeking a Community Support and Family Liaison Officer to unlock barriers to learning, boost attendance, and strengthen links between school and families. You will work with students, families and staff to promote wellbeing and engagement, playing a pivotal role in supporting positive outcomes and shared community values.

The post involves close collaboration with external agencies, leadership teams, and primary schools to deliver proactive early