Family Liaison/Pastoral Officer - Part-time

St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Chatham

• Ref:MED887-3736-112S
• Posted:26/09/2025
• Pay:C1 (pts 6-19) app £13.47 to £16.62ph - 32.5hrs pw
• Start Date:November 25
• App Close Date:15/10/2025 at 12:00
• Interviews:tbc

Advert

(Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead) 
Grade C1 (depending on experience) | 8:30am – 3:30pm - 32.5 hours pw (1/2hr unpaid lunch per day) | Term-Time Only 
Catholic Primary School | Medway 

Are you passionate about supporting children and families to thrive? Do you have the skills to lead pastoral care, strengthen attendance, and contribute to safeguarding in a nurturing Catholic school community? 

We are seeking a dedicated Family Liaison/Pastoral Officer to join our vibrant and inclusive school, where our children and families are truly wonderful. This is a key role in promoting wellbeing, resilience, and engagement across our school community. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Lead on pastoral support for pupils, working closely with staff, Senco, families, and external agencies.
• Act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, supporting the DSL and other DDSLs in all aspects of safeguarding and child protection including attending early help, core group/child protection meetings.
• Work proactively to improve attendance, identifying barriers and implementing supportive interventions.
• Build strong relationships with families, offering guidance and signposting to services where needed.
• Lead on fundraising events and liaise with families across the school to support raising funds to enhancement to our learning environment for our children.
• Contribute to the spiritual, emotional, and social development of pupils in line with our Catholic ethos.

We are looking for someone who: 

• Has experience in pastoral care, safeguarding, or family liaison within an educational setting.
• Is confident, compassionate, and committed to making a difference.
• Understands the importance of confidentiality, professionalism, and teamwork.
• Shares our values and is inspired by our mission to nurture every child.

We offer: 

• A warm, welcoming school with wonderful children and families.
• A supportive leadership team and committed staff.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A chance to be part of a school where every child is known, loved, and encouraged to flourish.

If you are interested and would like an opportunity to visit the school during the day or outside of school hours to suit your work or family commitments before applying, please do contact us and we can arrange a visit. 

 The strong Catholic ethos of the school is evident and prospective candidates would be expected to support and promote this.  

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and achieving equal opportunities and combating discrimination.  Any offer of employment will be subject to references suitable to us and receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, and online search.

Please note applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and selected candidates will be contacted for an interview so early application is encouraged.  We reserve the right to close the advert when we are in receipt of sufficient applications and without notice.

Information about the school

St Thomas More Catholic Primary School is a Voluntary Aided , two form entry mixed Catholic Primary School with 420 pupils aged between 4-11 years old.

Our school is linked to our Parish Church, St Simon Stock, in Walderslade, Chatham, Kent currently under the guidance of our Parish Priest, Father Joseph.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs Christine Fillingham
• Address:Bleakwood Road, Walderslade, Chatham, Chatham, Kent, ME5 0NF
• Telephone: 01634 864 701
• Email: fillc002@st-thomasmore.medway.sch.uk

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• Job Description