Family Liaison Officer - Part-time

Wrotham Road Primary School, Gravesend

• Ref:KCC886-2666-277S
• Posted:18/07/2024
• Pay:KR5
• Start Date:September 2024
• App Close Date:03/09/2024 at 09:00
• Interviews:Week Commencing 9th September 2024

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Wrotham Road Primary School, 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.

This role is 30 hours per week. The salary is based on Kent Range 5 £22,595 p.a. full-time equivalent, the actual pro rata salary will be £15,490.96 p.a, based on 30 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:  

• 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! 

Our staff benefits package includes:

• Commitment to your ongoing Continued Professional Development
• Two family days
• Half-day Christmas Shopping Leave 
• Access to Local Government Pension scheme/Teachers’ Pensions
• Eyecare vouchers through Specsavers
• Annual Flu Jab offer for all staff
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing

Wrotham Road Primary School 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

Wrotham Road Primary is a large multi-cultural school in the heart of Gravesend. The school is popular and successful and in October 2022 received a "Good" in our Ofsted inspection. We believe that our school is a happy, supportive, learning environment where we endeavour to provide the best education we can. We create an atmosphere that is vibrant and organised which enhances, stimulates and motivates all who work in it.

The Golden Thread Alliance is a Multi-Academy Trust that comprises of 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.

Each primary has its own unique character, but all subscribe to values of Respect, Equality, Courage, Integrity, Ambition and Kindness. Please visit the individual school website to find out more.

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, 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.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Stacy Wickes
• Address:Wrotham Rd, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 0QF
• Telephone: 07552 503395
• Email: hr@golden-thread.org

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Job Applicant Privacy Notice
• safeguarding Policy
• Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy
• Staff Benefits
• Job Description and Person Spec