Family Liaison Officer - Full-time

Aylesham Primary School, Canterbury

• Ref:KCC886-2648-224S
• Posted:16/12/2025
• Pay:EKC 5 £27,222 FTE (£23,622.98 pro rata)
• Start Date:ASAP
• App Close Date:09/01/2026 at 12:00
• Interviews:15th January 2025

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Family Liaison Officer – Aylesham Primary School “Digging Deep, Expanding Minds”

Hours: 37 Hours, Mon - Fri, 8:00-4:00, Term Time + 1 Week

Contract Type:  Permanent

At Aylesham Primary School, our values of Motivation, Integrity, Nurture, and Diversity shape everything we do. We are committed to ensuring every child thrives, and we are now seeking a dedicated Family Liaison Officer (FLO) to further strengthen the support we offer to our children and their families.

This vital role focuses on improving student attendance, engagement, and well-being through holistic, relationship-centred support. You will play a key part in ensuring every child receives the best possible start to their educational journey.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide personalised, whole-family support to overcome barriers to learning and development.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with parents and carers, promoting strong home–school partnerships.
• Work collaboratively with the Senior Leadership Team, SENCO, and external agencies (including Social Care and Health services).
• Develop and implement effective attendance strategies to support improved outcomes for pupils.
• Carry out safeguarding duties, including contributing to multi-agency meetings and supporting legal interventions where necessary.
• Serve as a consistent, reliable point of contact for families and professionals.
• Offer proactive emotional and practical support to children and families.
• Empower parents to develop confidence, resilience, and the skills to support their children effectively.

You Will Need

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage families from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience supporting families in challenging situations; knowledge of SEN is advantageous.
• A strong understanding of safeguarding legislation and child protection procedures.
• A calm, empathetic, and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to prioritise under pressure.
• Knowledge of Early Help processes and family support strategies.
• Familiarity with attendance monitoring systems; experience with Arbor MIS is an advantage.

Please note the School reserves the right to withdraw the advert prior to the closing date should a suitable candidate be appointed prior to the closing date.

All applications should be made by email to recruitment@aylesham.kent.sch.uk  using the application form.

Aylesham Primary School is committed to recruiting with care in order to safeguard the welfare of pupils. We expect all staff and volunteers to share that commitment. All posts are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and check against the ISA Barred List for Children, plus verification of right to work in the UK.

Information about the school

Aylesham Primary School is a two-form entry primary school in the heart of the Kent countryside, six miles south of Canterbury, serving Aylesham and the surrounding villages.

Our school is a fun, creative and positive place that provides a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment that offers opportunities for all the children "to dig deep and expand their minds".

Our mission is…‘To create a learning community that is prepared for an ever-changing future; that believes in the unlimited potential to improve themselves and others in the world around them.’ It is our intention that all children leave our school with a well-rounded education to prepare them for life, underpinned with a strong sense of morality and aspirational goals, to create new futures. In order to achieve this, our school values underpin classroom practice and are a part of our school culture and climate for learning.

Our talented and hardworking staff and Leadership Team provide an outstanding quality of care and encourage an environment where children feel confident to try out new skills both inside and outside of the classroom.

In February 2025 the school academised and joined the EKC Schools Trust. As a family of schools, colleges and business units, EKC Schools Trust and its sister organisation, the East Kent Colleges Group, are committed to raising the aspirations of all within the communities they serve. Enabling all ages to access the highest quality educational provision, helping them to grow and flourish, and achieve their ambitions.

If you would like any further information please do not hesitate to contact our friendly school office on 01304 840392 or visit the school website www.aylesham.kent.sch.uk

Job Contact Information

• Name:Karen Blake
• Address:Attlee Avenue, Aylesham, Kent, CT3 3BS
• Telephone: 01304 840392
• Email: recruitment@aylesham.kent.sch.uk

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• Job Description
• Application Form