Family Liaison Officer

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Part time
Location: Colchester
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Job offered by: Shorefields
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Job Ref No. ECC2131-90S Position Type:

Teaching/Child Support Pay Range:

Scale 7 pt 19 Position Start Date:

01/03/2025 Contract Type:

Part-time Contract Term:

Permanent Application Close:

06/01/2025 Date of Interviews:

TBA Required March 2025 Scale 7 point 19-24, starting salary:

£21,595 per annum, working pattern Monday - Friday 8.30am-3.30pm, (1-hour lunch break). We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated, outstanding Family Liaison Officer to join our wonderful team to be based at Kings Ford Academy in Colchester. 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, and 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 Kings Ford Academy. Please see Job Description 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 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. 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. We offer a supportive and enjoyable working environment with a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children. 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. Documents

Please be aware that some uploaded documents may require special software such as Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat Reader to view. Contact Information: Michelle Smith Gloucester Avenue Shrub End, Colchester Essex, CO2 9AZ

Telephone:

01206 573807 Email:

michellesmith@inspiresmat.co.uk

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