Family Liaison Officer

WMJobs; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ark Kings Academy is seeking a Family Liaison Officer to work with pupils, families and staff to promote attendance and strengthen home–school links. The role emphasises safeguarding and ensuring every child has access to full-time education.

The post is term-time only with a fixed end date and requires collaboration with external agencies to overcome barriers to learning.

Responsibilities

• Promote positive school attendance and engagement for pupils.
• Improve communication between home and school to support families.
• Support families in overcoming barriers to education and safeguarding duties.

Job description

Family Liaison Officer

Ark Kings Academy

Location

Ark Kings Academy (Elements of this role working with Primary and Secondary site)

Salary

Ark Support Scale 7, Pay Points 14-24 Outside London, £29,540-£35,412 pro rata

Actual Salary

£24,703.54-£29,614.14

Hours

35 hours per week excluding a 30-minute lunch break, Monday-Thursday 8:00am-3:45pm and Friday 8:00am-2:30pm

Contract

Term time only, Fixed term ending 31st July 2026

Closing date

9:00am on 30th September 2026, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received

Start date

As soon as possible

About the role

You will be instrumental in our vision “At Ark Kings Academy, every individual will develop the character to thrive in life, education and employment.”

The Family Liaison Officer will work closely with pupils, families, school staff and external agencies to promote positive school attendance, improve communication between home and school, and support families in overcoming barriers to education. The postholder will play a key role in safeguarding and ensuring that all children have access to their entitlement to a full-time education.

To contribute to a workplace culture which has safeguarding and child protection at its heart.

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred.

We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective.