Family Liaison Officer - Full-time

Maplesden Noakes School, Maidstone

Ref:KCC886-5401-319S
Posted:21/03/2023
Pay:£24,185 - £27,379 per annum
Start Date:Immediate
App Close Date:17/04/2023 at 09:00
Interviews:To be advised

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We are looking to employ a Family Liaison Officer (FLO) to focus on preventative and early intervention activities, assist in tackling underachievement by developing strong relationships with parents, carers and children in school and working in collaboration with them to enable all children to have full access to educational opportunities and help them to overcome barriers to learning and raise their aspirations.

This is a full-time position. 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Hours are 37 per week 8.00am until 4.00pm Monday to Thursday and 8.00am until 3.30pm on Friday (inclusive of a 30-minute lunch break). There is some flexibility with working hours and hybrid working is also possible and can be discussed at interview.

Further details are available to view on the attached job description/person specification.

Applications should be made via Kent Teach by the closing date of Monday 17th April 2023 (9 am). This date may be brought forward in the event that a suitable candidate is found earlier. Early applications are therefore recommended.

Maplesden Noakes School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check.

Information about the school

Maplesden Noakes is an 11-18 co-educational non-selective school. The school has an excellent reputation, is popular with parents and regularly over-subscribed. Having been recently accredited as a High-Performance Learning World Class School, we believe that all of our pupils have the potential to achieve the very highest standards of performance no matter what their background or previous achievement.

Maplesden Noakes is situated on the west side of Maidstone approximately 40 miles south-east of London. The school benefits from having strong links with the local business community.

Passionate about the wellbeing of staff, the school supports good physical health and mental wellbeing. With a staff Wellbeing Policy now in place, this highlights the importance placed on a good work/life balance. Our wellbeing committee are regularly thinking of new ways to support all staff in this area with wellbeing afternoons, flexible working and financial wellbeing high on the agenda.

We believe passionately in equity and diversity. Our school is committed to embracing the lived experience of people of every race, sexuality and gender. We believe strongly in giving everyone the opportunities they deserve, no matter what social barriers may have held them back in the past.

We are committed to the professional development of all staff and offer excellent CPD, whether in house or by external providers. All teaching staff have a laptop for use at school and home.

The governing body has recently amended the school admission policy to ensure that staff who have been employed by the school for two or more years and/or are recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage, receive preference in terms of admission to the school for their child(ren).

We look forward to receiving your application.

Job Contact Information

Name:Heidi Lishman
Address:Buckland Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME160TJ
Telephone: 01622 759036
Email: Lishman.h@maplesden.kent.sch.uk

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