Family Liaison & Attendance Officer

Baxter; Kidderminster; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An inclusive secondary school in Kidderminster is seeking a dedicated Family Liaison Officer to foster strong relationships between the school, students, and families. The role involves building effective partnerships, supporting innovation in education, and contributing to community development. Benefits include a generous pension, wellness services, and flexible work arrangements. Commitment to safeguarding children is essential. Enhanced Disclosure checks required.

Benefits

Generous occupational pension

Free confidential employee health and well-being service

Free confidential employee helpline 24/7

Incremental pay progression

Flexible working arrangements

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain effective relationships with families and external agencies.
• Contribute to a culture of open professional dialogue and pursue ongoing professional development.
• Support the college's commitment to addressing social disadvantage and generating social capital.
• Support innovation in curriculum and assessment as part of the school’s development.
• Collaborate with Severn Academies Educational Trust where appropriate.

Job description

Overview

Baxter College is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Family Liaison Officer to join our team. We are committed to providing a stimulating and enriched learning environment for all our students, and this role is crucial to building strong, supportive relationships between the school, our students, and their families.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain effective relationships with families and external agencies.


• Contribute to a culture of open professional dialogue and pursue ongoing professional development.


• Support the college"s commitment to addressing social disadvantage and generating social capital.


• Support innovation in curriculum and assessment as part of the school’s development.


• Collaborate with Severn Academies Educational Trust where appropriate and, where applicable, undertake training and development in related disciplines.

About Baxter College and Values

Baxter College is a thriving, inclusive secondary school providing an equitable education. Our six values guide our daily conduct and help students flourish into successful futures:

• Brilliance


• Accountability


• EXcellence


• Trust


• Engagement


• Routine

Being part of Severn Academies Educational Trust enables collaboration with best practice across our schools and may offer opportunities for further training and flexibility to work across other settings within the trust for the right candidate.

Benefits

• Generous occupational pension


• Free confidential employee health and well-being service including access to counselling support


• Free confidential employee helpline 24/7


• Incremental pay progression and cost of living increases in line with government policy


• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance

Baxter College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service and will be subject to reference checks.