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Family Liaison Officer/Attendance Officer - Full-time

Leigh Academy Hartley, Longfield

  • Ref:KCC886-2511-191S
  • Posted:06/06/2025
  • Pay:Actual salary £21,218 - £23,023 per annum
  • Start Date:September 2025
  • App Close Date:23/06/2025 at 23:45
  • Interviews:TBC

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Are you a committed, reliable, and compassionate professional passionate about supporting families and ensuring every child thrives? Leigh Academy Hartley is seeking a dedicated Family Liaison/Attendance Officer to join our vibrant academy from September 2025.

This crucial role is at the heart of our school community, working closely with colleagues, parents, families, and external agencies. You'll be an integral member of our team, playing a key part in enhancing communication and collaboration between home and school and supporting student well-being.

We are seeking an individual with recent experience working with children or families. You'll have a calm and empathetic persona, be an excellent communicator, and possess the ability to analyse information, develop strategies, and see tasks through to conclusion. Good IT skills are necessary, and you should be enthusiastic about supporting children and their families, improving attendance, and ensuring student well-being.

Leigh Academy Hartley is a wonderful place to work where every child's potential is nurtured. We warmly encourage you to visit our academy to experience our welcoming environment firsthand. Pre-application visits or phone calls to discuss the role with a member of the team are welcomed. To arrange, please contact the Recruitment Team on joinus@latrust.org.uk.

This is a permanent opportunity and the actual salary £21,218 - £23,023 per annum (£26,079 - £28,297 full-time equivalent), based on working 35 hours per week, term time + 1 week inset. The working hours will be Monday to Friday, 8.15am - 3.45pm.

 

Information about the school

Welcome to Hartley Primary Academy, where we are committed to providing outstanding education in a supportive and nurturing environment. Situated in a picturesque village setting, our two-form entry school prides itself on fostering a sense of community and belonging.

At Hartley, we believe that every child is unique and deserves the opportunity to develop and grow as a learner. We are dedicated to ensuring that all children, regardless of their background or needs, have the chance to achieve their full potential. Our curriculum offer is broad, balanced and bespoke, driven through the lens of the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme to foster a love of learning and empower students to take ownership of their educational journey.

We create a safe and inspiring environment where students feel valued, respected, and empowered to be the best they can be. We champion outside-the-box thinking, encourage students to take action alongside their learning, and provide enriching opportunities for them to deepen their understanding and skills. Learning is enriched and embedded through the use of our lovely outdoor environment, consisting of woodlands, a pond and grassy areas, which not only supports development but also helps our children’s sense of well-being.

As proud members of Leigh Academies Trust, we benefit from collaboration and access to cutting-edge technology and resources that enhance learning and prepare students for the future. Our children are encouraged to be balanced, caring, open minded and reflective. We want them to become well rounded, confident, independent citizens who show respect for others and are able to contribute positively to the community, both locally and globally.

Our motto – ‘Happy, Positive Achievers – Creating a better world together’ underpins the values for all in the academy and we invite you to join us on this exciting journey of discovery and growth.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Talent Team, Leigh Academies Trust
  • Address:Carnation Road, Strood, Kent, ME2 2SX
  • Telephone: 01634 412 258
  • Email: Joinus@LATrust.org.uk

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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.