Student Support & Attendance Liaison Officer

Harris Federation; London Borough of Croydon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Federation is seeking a passionate Home Academy Liaison Officer to join Harris Academy Morden, with additional duties across Harris Academy Merton and Harris Academy Purley. You will collaborate with academy leaders, pastoral and safeguarding staff, families and external partners to support vulnerable pupils and their families and to improve attendance, wellbeing and engagement.

This term-time role is a 12-month fixed-term contract.

Responsibilities

• Improve attendance, wellbeing, engagement and outcomes for vulnerable pupils and their families.
• Identify, support and advocate for disadvantaged students and families, with focus on homelessness and housing instability.
• Work with academy leadership, pastoral and safeguarding staff, families, local authorities, housing services, charities and partners.

Job description

Harris Federation is seeking a passionate Home Academy Liaison Officer to join Harris Academy Morden, with additional duties across Harris Academy Merton and Harris Academy Purley. You will collaborate with academy leaders, pastoral and safeguarding staff, families and external partners to support vulnerable pupils and their families and to improve attendance, wellbeing and engagement.

This term-time role is a 12-month fixed-term contract.