Family Liaison Officer Full Time/Part Time FIXED Term - Full-time/Part-time

Singlewell Primary School, Gravesend

• Ref:KCC886-2509-175S
• Posted:15/01/2026
• Pay:KSC £25,252 FTE - £18,720 actual (Apr25–Mar26)
• Start Date:Jan 0001
• App Close Date:13/02/2026 at 12:00
• Interviews:TBC

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We are looking for a compassionate and caring Family Liaison Officer to join our team and work alongside our SENCO in supporting families and promoting positive outcomes for children and young people.

You will be working closely with parents and carers to offer ongoing support and enable appropriate access to outside agencies. This will involve suggesting parenting and behaviour strategies, supporting health and medical needs and assisting emotional wellbeing.

You willl be working under the direction of our experienced SENCO, carrying out agreed actions to support pupils and families. You will also be maintaining regular communication and liaising with relevant staff and professionals.

Main Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Act as a point of contact for parents and carers needing additional advice and support for issues outside of the classroom. 
• Maintain ongoing communication with families in need. 
• Keep up to date on the latest services available in the local area so you can promote and signpost parents/carers to these via a range of communication channels (e.g. social media, newsletters, in meetings, etc)
• Supporting pupils in school with their emotional wellbeing.
• Keep up to date records of support offered and outcomes via the school's systems.
• Complete relevant paperwork required by external agencies
• Support parents/carers through the application process for accessing local services and help them attend relevant meetings.
• Supporting individuals and cohorts under the direction of the SENCO. 
• Work in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education, Prevent), and our child protection and health and safety policies
• Work with the designated safeguarding lead (DSL) to promote the best interests of pupils, including sharing concerns where necessary
• Promote the safeguarding of all pupils in the school

Please note that this is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that you may be directed to carry out. You may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role.

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.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended), and is subject to an enhanced DBS check (including a Children’s Barred List check where the role is classed as regulated activity). In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, we will carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence (limited to information that is publicly available).

Information about the school

Number on Roll:- 402 Singlewell School offers a warm, family friendly environment, set in a peaceful location on the outskirts of Gravesend. Since expanding to a two-form entry in September 2016, the school has benefited from a newly built facility and now operates at full capacity, with two classes in each year group from Reception to Year 6. Each class is supported by dedicated Teachers and Teaching Assistants. We are fortunate to have modern, well-equipped facilities and spacious grounds, providing an excellent space for both learning and play.

Our Ofsted inspection recognised that Singlewell is a Good school. Progress and attainment are high across the school and teaching is good. It stated that attendance is high, behaviour is good and children enjoy coming to school. Pupils are eager to learn and work enthusiastically together. There are very positive relationships between pupils and staff.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs Rebecca Catt
• Address:Mackenzie Way, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 5TY
• Telephone: (01474) 569859
• Email: office@singlewell.kent.sch.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Person Specification
• Job Description