Family Liaison Officer - Ercall Wood Academy

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is looking for a dedicated Family Liaison Officer to make a positive impact in the community. This role involves supporting student welfare, safeguarding, and attendance through effective interventions. The ideal candidate will work closely with students, families, and external agencies, providing calm and supportive advice aligned with the Academy's ethos. This is a permanent, full-time position with a focus on making a meaningful difference in the lives of students and their families. If you are passionate about education and community support, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting student welfare and safeguarding.
• Ability to provide calm and supportive advice to families.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective interventions to support student welfare and attendance.
• Work with families and external agencies to promote student success.

Skills

Student Welfare Support

Safeguarding Knowledge

Communication Skills

Intervention Strategies

Education

Relevant Degree or Equivalent Experience

Job description

Ercall Wood Academy
Golf Links Lane
Wellington
Telford
TF1 2DT

Family Liaison Officer
Salary Range: Scale 5 Points 13-17
Working hours: Term time (37 hours) + 5 PD days
Start date: June/July 2024
Contract: Permanent

We are seeking an inspiring Family Liaison Officer who is dedicated and committed to making a positive impact in our community.

The successful candidate will ensure effective interventions to support student welfare, safeguarding, and attendance. This involves working with students, families, and external agencies.

You should be able to provide calm, appropriate, and supportive advice to ensure the highest level of support for our students and families, aligned with the Academy's ethos.

This role requires travel; a valid Driving Licence is necessary for visiting families at their homes.

We look forward to receiving your application.
Closing date: Friday 23rd May 2025 at 12 noon

Interview date: Thursday 5th June 2025

For more information and to submit your application, please contact Mrs. Pauline Roden at: Tel: [phone] or [e-mail]

The Learning Community Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All post holders working in regulated activity with children are required to undergo an enhanced DBS check, including a check on the children’s barred list.

References will be required for shortlisted candidates before the interview and will be verified following the Trust's recruitment process. An online check will also be conducted for all shortlisted candidates, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Candidates will need to complete a criminal self-disclosure declaration. Posts involving regulated activity are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; it is a criminal offence for individuals on the barred list to apply for such posts. For more information, please see the MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, and the DBS filtering guide.

We value equality and diversity and adhere to Safer Recruitment practices as outlined in the statutory guidance. For more details about our safeguarding commitments, please see our Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy.

Supporting documents include:

• Application Pack
• Job Description/Person Specification
• LCT Application Form
• Safeguarding Policy

Attached documents:

Application Pack

Job Description

Application Form

Safeguarding Policy