Family Liaison Officer DDSL – Hempstead Schools Federation

Medway Schools; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking a Family Liaison Officer to support pupils and families in achieving educational success. This full-time position involves collaboration with school and external professionals to assist children facing challenges. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication, presentation, and conflict management skills. The work environment promotes safeguarding and equal opportunities. Interested applicants are encouraged to visit the school informally before applying.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils and families to help achieve their potential.
• Work closely with school and external agencies.
• Ensure children access education despite external pressures.

Skills

Presentation Skills

Time Management

Clinical Research

Communication skills

GCP

Infusion Experience

Managed Care

Hospice Care

Conflict Management

Clinical Trials

Research Experience

Home Care

Job description

Overview

Anticipated Start Date : January / February 2026

The pupils and families at Hempstead Junior School deserve the best support we can give them.

The Governors at Hempstead Schools Federation are seeking to appoint a well-organised pro-active and sensitive individual to the post of Family Liaison Officer who will work closely with pupils and families and help ensure that pupils achieve to the very best of their ability in a happy safe and supportive environment.

Hempstead Schools Federation comprises Hempstead Junior and Infant Schools and is a larger than average school situated in Gillingham Kent. We provide a friendly learning community which seeks to provide an inclusive education for all our pupils. Both schools are currently judged Good by Ofsted and are working towards building on this success.

The Family Liaison Officer will work closely with school and external agency professionals to provide appropriate actions for children experiencing external pressures helping them to gain full access to their education and maximise their learning potential.

Interviews will be held on Tuesday or Wednesday 16th or 17th December 2025

Equal Opportunities

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and achieving equal opportunities and combatting discrimination. Any offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of suitable references and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

How to apply

Application Information

Informal visits before application are warmly welcomed.

Information about the school is attached and completed application forms should be emailed to

Required Experience

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

• Presentation Skills
• Time Management
• Clinical Research
• Communication skills
• GCP
• Infusion Experience
• Managed Care
• Hospice Care
• Conflict Management
• Clinical Trials
• Research Experience
• Home Care

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1