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Family Liaison Officer - Term Time

Meopham Community Academy, Meopham

  • Ref:KCC886-2656-239S
  • Posted:24/03/2023
  • Pay:KR5
  • Start Date:As soon as possible
  • App Close Date:24/03/2023 at 17:00
  • Interviews:TBC

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Meopham Community Academy, is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Family Liaison Officer (FLO) to join our talented and dedicated team!

If you are passionate about supporting children to reach their full potential and making a real difference with families, this could be the role for you!

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated and skilled FLO. The successful candidate will work with a supportive team of staff engaging with parents/carers and families to provide early intervention, support and guidance to increase engagement with the school and improve the outcome for pupils.

 

The hours will be 8.30am – 3.30pm, Monday to Friday. The salary is based on Kent Range 5, £20,595 p.a. full-time equivalent, the actual pro rata salary will be £15,228.87p.a, based on 32.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, term time only.

 

We are looking for someone who:

  • has recent experience of working with young people or families
  • has high expectations and is passionate about supporting children and families, directly impacting children’s mental health and wellbeing
  • has the ability to deal with sensitive and difficult situations with a solution focused approach
  • has excellent communication, listening and interpersonal skills with a flexible attitude
  • is able to contribute to, and work as part of a team
  • has effective time management and an ability to work on own initiative

 

We can offer you:

  • a trust benefits package; including 2 additional term-time days off
  • positive, happy pupils with an excellent attitude to learning
  • a passionate and committed leadership team
  • opportunities for professional development and career progression
  • a great place to work with a fantastic team who like to have fun!

 

We also have additional hours available working in our Breakfast Club, this role is currently advertised on Kent Teach.

 

Meopham community Academy works closely with the other schools in The Golden Thread Alliance.

The Golden Thread Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and therefore is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In line with KCSIE guidance, paragraph 220, all candidates who are shortlisted will be subject to an online search. This search is not part of the shortlisting process itself and all shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to address any issues of concern resulting from the search.

Two references are also required prior to commencement of employment.

Early applications are encouraged and The Golden Thread Alliance reserves the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  

Information about the school

Meopham Community Academy is a two form entry primary school set in a beautiful village location and the school prides itself on providing a happy, safe and caring environment for all its pupils. We are a busy, friendly and popular school with a warm and welcoming ethos; recognised by all who visit!

The staff, parents and governors of our school work together to provide the best for the families we serve. We want our children to enjoy their time and education with us and to achieve the highest possible standards in all aspects of their lives. We are very proud of our school and the high standards of behaviour and learning that our children achieve.

Our broad curriculum, wide range of extra-curricular activities and support for pupils were all recognised in the most recent, short Ofsted inspection in October 2018, where the school continued to be rated as "Good".

We are now part of The Golden Thread Alliance and we work closely with the other schools in the trust.

The Golden Thread Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and therefore is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In line with KCSIE guidance, paragraph 220, all candidates who are shortlisted will be subject to an online search. This search is not part of the shortlisting process itself and all shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to address any issues of concern resulting from the search.

Two references are also required prior to commencement of employment.

Early applications are encouraged and The Golden Thread Alliance reserves the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Golden Thread Alliance consists of nine schools: Culverstone Green Primary School, Fleetdown Primary Academy, Meopham Community Academy, Oakfield Primary Academy, Riverview Infant School, Riverview Junior School, Temple Hill Primary Academy, West Hill Primary Academy and Wrotham Road Primary.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Tina Ricketts
  • Address:Meopham Community Academy, Longfield Road, Meopham, Kent, DA13 0JW
  • Telephone: 01732 795660
  • Email: HR@golden-thread.org

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.