Home School Liaison Officer

Lyng Hall School; Coventry; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Lyng Hall School in Coventry is seeking a dedicated Home School Liaison Officer to support pupils at risk of missing school due to attendance issues.

You will assess needs, implement targeted interventions and monitor outcomes, working with Looked After Children, SEN, FSM/Pupil Premium and EAL learners to remove barriers to engagement.

The role sits within Finham Park Multi Academy Trust, offering a collaborative educational environment and a strong focus on safeguarding and inclusive practice.

Qualifications

• Experience in attendance support and safeguarding of children.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Assess need and implement interventions to improve attendance.
• Evaluate outcomes against objectives and remove barriers to engagement.
• Collaborate with Looked After Children, SEN, FSM/Pupil Premium and EAL groups.

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a professional and enthusiastic Home School Liaison Officer to support children whose education is at risk due to attendance-related issues. The successful candidate will take particular note of attendance issues affecting vulnerable groups, especially Looked After Children, SEN, FSM/Pupil Premium and EAL students, taking appropriate action where necessary.

The role will involve assessing need, implementing effective interventions and evaluating outcomes against agreed objectives, ensuring that barriers to attendance and engagement with learning are addressed effectively.

Finham Park Multi Academy Trust is a growing organisation, which is currently made up of eight schools across Coventry and Warwickshire. The Primary and Secondary schools in Finham Park MAT will set out to pioneer, innovate and deliver a “World Class” education for all.

At Lyng Hall School, we strive to create a safe, inclusive and ambitious learning community where every student is supported to achieve their full potential. We are committed to high expectations, mutual respect and lifelong learning, empowering young people with the knowledge, skills and confidence to succeed in education, work and life. Through strong relationships, innovative teaching and a culture of pride and responsibility, we aim to inspire resilient, compassionate and successful citizens of the future.

The successful candidate must be:

• Committed to making a positive difference to the lives of students and staff.
• An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Able to prioritise workloads and show initiative
• Flexible in their approach to work
• Passionate about creating the most productive learning environment
• Values driven; dedicated to “Resilience, Respect and Excellence”

We will offer you:

• A positive and innovative learning culture, where wellbeing and workload are effectively managed.
• A dedicated, highly skilled and committed staff, upholding high expectations and aspirations for all of our students.
• A strong sense of community and a warm, welcoming workplace.
• Frequent opportunities to collaborate with teachers and support staff from the other schools in the MAT to develop and share best practice.

To request any of the documents in an accessible format l please contact [e-mail] or call 02477 180000 and select option 2 for HR.

For further information on this role and other opportunities within the MAT, please visit https://finhamparkmultiacademytrust.co.uk/careers/

Finham Park MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practices and appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Finham Park Multi Academy Trust requires all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage and if you are offered a job position with us.

Online Checks

In line with KCSIE (Keeping children Safe in Education) 2024 we will complete online searches as part of our due diligence on all shortlisted candidates. If anything is identified as part of these checks they will be discussed with you at interview. If any safeguarding concerns are identified we reserve the right to withdraw your application. identified as part of these checks they will be discussed with you at interview. If any safeguarding concerns are identified we reserve the right to withdraw your application.