Part-time Family Liaison Officer

St Teresa's; Witham; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Inspires MAT, based at Witham Oaks Academy, seeks a Family Liaison Officer and Designated Safeguarding Lead for a part-time, permanent role. Scale 7, starting salary £28,393 per annum, with pattern Monday-Thursday 8.00am-4.00pm and Friday 8:30am-3:30pm. Duties include safeguarding leadership and strengthening parent partnerships.

Required ASAP; GCSE English/Maths at A-C and Level 3 safeguarding training. DBS checks and safer recruitment apply; appointment subject to references.

Qualifications

• Requires GCSE English and Maths at grade A-C or equivalent.
• Be prepared to undertake Level 3 safeguarding training and attend meetings.
• Experience working with outside agencies.
• Ability to listen and negotiate with adults and children.
• Flexibility to work across different networks of schools.

Responsibilities

• Lead safeguarding as Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Liaise with Primary School Children.
• Develop partnerships with parents and families.
• Work with outside agencies.
• Participate in Senior Leadership Team.
• Attend meetings with professionals.
• Maintain safeguarding paperwork.
• Cover across networks of schools linked to the Academy.

Skills

Listening & negotiation

Creative problem solving

Safeguarding awareness

Liaison with agencies

Primary school liaison

Education

GCSE English A-C

GCSE Maths A-C

Level 3 safeguarding training

Job description

Family Liaison Officer and Designated Safeguarding Lead

Job Ref No. ECC2699-107 Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: Scale 7

Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 22/10/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: TBA

Required ASAP

Scale 7 point 19-24, starting salary £28,393 per annum, working pattern Monday - Thursday 8.00am - 4.00pm, Friday 8.30am-3.30pm, (1/2-hour lunch break).

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated, outstanding Family Liaison Officer to join our wonderful team to be based at Witham Oaks Academy. We firmly believe in supporting every staff member in their well-being and career development - ensuring we provide the best provision for all our team.

We have established very positive partnership working between parents and school, we would like someone to further develop these partnerships for children and parents who are vulnerable.

Part of this role includes being the Designated Safeguarding Lead for Witham Oaks Academy, along with being part of the Senior Leadsership Team. Please see the Job Descriptions for full details.

The successful candidate will be required to have:

• An ability to listen and negotiate effectively with adults and children and to exercise influence.
• A highly creative approach to supporting children and an ability to resolve problems independently.
• Ability to work with and have experience of working with outside agencies.
• Liaison work with Primary School Children
• GCSE English grade A-C or equivalent
• GCSE Maths grade A-C or equivalent
• Be prepared to undertake Level 3 safeguarding training and attend meetings on behalf of the school. (Required to be the Designated Safeguarding Lead)
• Keep efficient and effective paperwork.
• Have a strong understanding of safeguarding practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education Document (KCSIE).
• Attend meetings with professionals.
• Flexibility to work across different networks of schools linked to the Academy.

We can offer:

• Wonderful children and families
• A very supportive staff team
• Personalised CPD via Performance Management

As a community, we are incredibly proud of our unique children, supportive parents, and inspirational staff where we all work together to make Witham Oaks Academy a safe, happy and fun place to learn.

Ourdedicated teamarefun, friendlyand motivatedwho seek to provide the highest standard of education for all pupils in our care. We challenge and develop our children to become confident, successful learners with a natural curiosity for learning by setting high aspirations and an inspirational curriculum where everybody is valued.

Our philosophy of learning, delivered through our broad and rich curriculum, creatively embraces the essence of our vision to empower our children to develop their self-esteem and own character enabling them to unlock their potential, find their voice and be the best they can be. Our curriculum gives children the opportunity to develop a rich and deep subject knowledge and learn new skills and values through a variety of interesting contexts so they can become confident, reflective and resilient life-long learners.

A particularly pleasing statement in our latest Ofsted report is 'Pupils feel safe. They know they can pass concerns on to adults in the school, either directly, or through a 'worry box'. They know adults take bullying seriously, and pupils do not consider bullying to be a concern at this school.'

We truly value the fantastic partnership of our families, children and staff and strongly believe that by working together we can ensure our children get the very best care, attention and support.

Visits to Witham Oaks Academy are warmly encouraged. Please contact the school office on 01376 513322 to arrange an appointment.

Inspires MAT are committed to:

• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety, and the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development, of children and young people;
• Promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued;
• Promoting the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs;

and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share this commitment. It is recognised that this can only be achieved through sound procedures, good inter-agency co-operation and the recruitment and retention of competent, motivated employees who are suited to, and fulfilled in the roles they undertake.

Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Michelle Smith
Spa Road, Witham
Essex, CM8 1NA Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Family Liaison Officer

Lift Clacton, Clacton-on-Sea Closing: 27/10/2026 Midnight