Family Liaison Officer - Part-time

Godinton Primary School, Ashford

• Ref:KCC886-2625-155S
• Posted:22/06/2026
• Pay:KSD £27,904 FTC (Actual 10,615.80
• Start Date:2nd September 2026
• App Close Date:03/07/2026 at 16:00
• Interviews:w/c 6th July 2026

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We have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated, caring and motivated individual to join our school community in a job share with our current Family Liaison Officer who is looking to reduce her hours.

The post is for 16.5  hours per week:

Wednesday 2.30 p.m. to 5.00 p.m.

Thursday and Friday 8.30 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. with half hour unpaid lunch.

Supporting the pastoral needs of our children and families is a key part of our work and as such,  we are looking for someone with relevant experience to join our amazing pastoral team.

The post will require the successful candidate to lead pastoral support work for children and parents and to liaise closely with the school’s Senior Management Team on all aspects of family and pupil wellbeing. You will act as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding lead (DSL) and will be required to make Front Door referrals, signpost families to external support and work with outside agencies. Working with parents in their own homes, managing cases and leading opportunities for parents to develop skills in supporting their children forms a core part of the FLO role as does working with our wonderful children to support their emotional and mental health needs through 1:1 and group intervention.

Experience of the following would be desirable:

• Managing family cases and working alongside Early Help or Children’s Social Services
• Supporting mental health issues such as anxiety or low self-esteem in children or adults
• Signposting families to support services and making referrals as required
• Supporting loss and bereavement
• Drawing and talking therapy
• Therapeutic or positive play
• Cognitive behavioural therapy
• Managing and leading social skills groups and 1:1 direct work
• Leading interventions such as Lego therapy 

Candidates will need the following qualities and skills: 

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Expert knowledge of pastoral support and family liaison
• Clear understanding of early intervention strategies
• A proven track record of teamwork
• A commitment to inclusion and working with parents and the community
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise
• Clear understanding of confidentiality
• Flexibility, energy and a sense of humour

Interviews will take place w.c. 6^th July, however early applications are encouraged and interviews might be brought forward. Please see our school website www.godinton.kent.sch.uk for further information about Godinton Primary.    Visits to the school by prospective candidates are welcomed. Please contact us on 01233 621616 or claire.williams@godinton.kent.sch.uk to arrange a convenient time.

Closing date for applications Friday 3^rd July

The Trust 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 subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure, satisfactory references and pre-employment health screening.

Information about the school

Welcome to Godinton Primary School.

When you step inside our school, you will find an exciting environment of creativity and discovery, where children’s natural curiosity is stimulated and their capacity to learn is nurtured. We are very proud of our ethos, which provides a supportive, family atmosphere with an emphasis on ensuring that our children are happy and confident individuals who love coming to school.

At Godinton Primary School, our team works hard to provide every child with a well-rounded education, enabling them to reach their full potential and succeed wherever their strengths and skills may lie. We strive for academic excellence in our pupils but believe that this should be delivered alongside an enriching and creative curriculum.

We enjoy stand-alone Academy status and have been graded as GOOD by Ofsted at our last inspection (Feb 2024).

Tucked safely away on the Godinton Park Estate, its only when you step within the school gate that you can fully appreciate the school’s privileged outside space.

Our school grounds are both extensive and beautiful, stretching around the entire building and providing a wonderful natural backdrop. Children at Godinton benefit from vast playing fields, adventure play areas, two playgrounds and a thriving wildlife garden and environmental area. A broad area of woodland, also within the grounds, provides an inspiring space for curriculum enrichment, as a stimulus for poetry or creative writing or as the location for scientific nature trails.

We look forward to welcoming you to our school, where you can see for yourself what a special place Godinton Primary School is.

Miss Jill Talbot

Headteacher

Job Contact Information

• Name:Claire Williams (School Business Manager)
• Address:Godinton Primary School, Lockholt Close, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3JR
• Telephone: 01233 621616
• Email: claire.williams@godinton.kent.sch.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Candidate Information Pack