Family Liaison Officer & Safeguarding Lead - SLT

Teaching Vacancies; Witham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wonderful children and families

Supportive staff team

Personalised CPD via Performance Mgmt

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies is seeking a Family Liaison Officer who will also act as Designated Safeguarding Lead at Witham Oaks Academy. The role focuses on building partnerships with vulnerable families and supporting children's well-being within a multi-agency framework.

The post requires safeguarding awareness, ability to liaise with outside agencies, and commitment to teamwork within the Senior Leadership Team to promote a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Listening and negotiating effectively with adults and children.
• Creative approach to supporting children and resolving problems.
• Experience with outside agencies and multidisciplinary teams.
• Liaison work with primary school children.
• GCSE English at A-C or equivalent, with safeguarding training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead safeguarding as Designated Safeguarding Lead for Witham Oaks Academy.
• Attend Senior Leadership Team meetings and contribute to safeguarding strategy.
• Develop and maintain positive partnerships with parents and families.
• Coordinate with external agencies to support vulnerable children and families.
• Ensure accurate safeguarding paperwork and records in line with KCSIE guidelines.
• Be available to work across networks of schools linked to the Academy.

Skills

Listening & negotiation

Creativity in child support

External agency liaison

Liaison with primary school children

Safeguarding awareness

Education

GCSE English grade A-C or equivalent

Job description

Teaching Vacancies is seeking a Family Liaison Officer who will also act as Designated Safeguarding Lead at Witham Oaks Academy. The role focuses on building partnerships with vulnerable families and supporting children's well-being within a multi-agency framework.

The post requires safeguarding awareness, ability to liaise with outside agencies, and commitment to teamwork within the Senior Leadership Team to promote a safe, inclusive learning environment.