Home Academy Liaison Officer

Harris Academy Wickford; Wickford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Academy Wickford invites applications for a Home Academy Liaison Officer to champion student attendance, welfare and inclusion. Working closely with families and colleagues, you will help our most vulnerable students overcome challenges, engage fully in school life and achieve their potential.

The role supports safeguarding and early intervention as part of a caring school community. The position requires a degree level qualification, knowledge of behaviour for learning, and commitment to

Qualifications

• Qualifications to degree level (or equivalent).
• Knowledge of behaviour for learning policies in schools.
• Knowledge of the range of barriers to learning that students face.
• Training in child protection and safeguarding procedures.
• Basic knowledge of first aid and a willingness to engage in further appropriate training.

Responsibilities

• Champion student attendance, welfare and inclusion.
• Work closely with families and colleagues to support students.
• Help vulnerable students overcome challenges and engage in school life.
• Assist in safeguarding and early intervention initiatives.
• Contribute to maintaining accurate records and reporting.

Skills

Behaviour for learning policies

Barriers to learning awareness

Child protection awareness

First aid knowledge

Education

Degree level (or equivalent)

Job description

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Home Academy Liaison Officer to champion student attendance, welfare and inclusion. Working closely with families and colleagues, you will help our most vulnerable students overcome challenges, engage fully in school life and achieve their potential.

The actual salary for this role will be £25,485 - £27,196 (37.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year)

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• Qualifications to degree level (or equivalent)
• Knowledge of behaviour for learning policies in schools
• Knowledge of the range of barriers to learning that students face
• Training in child protection and safeguarding procedures
• Basic knowledge of first aid (e.g. emergency first aid course) and a willingness to engage in further appropriate training

For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.