Family Liaison Officer - Term Time

Grove Park Primary School, Sittingbourne

• Ref:KCC886-2595-96S
• Posted:06/01/2023
• Pay:KR5
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:29/01/2023 at 22:00
• Interviews:TBC

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Bourne Alliance Multi Academy Trust is seeking a committed and enthusiastic Family Liaison Officer (FLO) to work at Grove Park Primary School.

Bourne Alliance MAT consists of 4 schools: Bobbing Village School, Iwade Primary, Grove Park Primary and the Aspire special school all based in Sittingbourne, Kent.

Grove Park Primary is a sought after school in the local area with a team that is hard working, determined to put children’s education and wellbeing at the heart of what they do.

This role is for 28 hours per week across four days and 38 weeks per year plus 2 days. Annual salary for this post is Kent Range 5 pro rata salary £13,257 ( full time equivalent £20,595).

FLO that will join our team will be an empathic individual, with a great deal of resilience and attention to detail. They will be committed in achieving the best outcomes for the children at Grove Park Primary and families in the local community, and proactively liaise with the outside agencies.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience in working with children and families;
• Will be commitment to the highest standards of child protection and safeguarding;
• Will have good communication skills and understand the importance of confidentiality and data protection;
• Will be able to independently manage their time and workload. Coordinate meetings with parents and other stakeholders;
• Can proactively liaise and collaborate with SLT, teaching staff, parents and outside agencies;
• Will be patient, polite and considerate when working with families and staff.

In return you will:

• Work with fantastic children who are well behaved, enjoy school and strive to do their best;
• Be able to work in a friendly and supportive environment;
• Have access to CPD related to the role and SLT that is invested in your professional development;
• Have access to Kent Rewards and Local Government Pension Scheme.

CVs will only be accepted when accompanied by a fully completed online application form.

Bourne Alliance Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and check against the ISA Barred List for children. The successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment checks including, safeguarding, an enhanced DBS check, references and the right to work in the UK.

In cases where we receive a high volume of applications for a post, we may bring the closing date forward. Therefore you are advised to submit your completed application form as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

Information about the school

Bourne Alliance Multi Academy Trust is made up of four schools, Aspire school, Bobbing Village, Grove Park Primary and Iwade School, all are based in Sittingbourne, Kent. Aspire School is a three form entry school, Iwade School is a three form entry school, Grove Park is a two form entry school and Bobbing School is a one form entry school. Each school has its own individual characteristics and sits at the centre of their community.

Within the trust, we recognise everyone as an individual and we nurture, value and develop them. We aim to achieve the highest standards in all that we do and to have happy children and staff, eager and excited to come to school.

We work in collaboration with other schools and organisations seeking the best innovative practice in teaching, sharing new ideas and learning from others. We use research as a springboard for change.

We strive to make our schools even better, recruiting the very best to meet the needs of a changing world. We foster a positive attitude which allows everyone to develop new skills, build resilience and achieve their dreams.

Bourne Alliance Multi Academy Trust is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Bourne Alliance MAT, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare for all children and preventing extremism. We expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Check. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches for publicly available information.

Job Contact Information

• Name:HR
• Address:Hilton Drive, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1PT
• Telephone: (01795) 477417
• Email: Grovepark.recruitment@ba-mat.org.uk

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