Family Liaison Officer - Term Time

St Nicholas CEVC Primary School, Strood

• Ref:MED887-3102-25S
• Posted:24/06/2026
• Pay:NJC17
• Start Date:September 2026
• App Close Date:16/07/2026 at 18:00
• Interviews:W/c 20th July

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About the Role

As our Family Liaison Officer, you will lead and coordinate pastoral support across the school, ensuring that all pupils feel safe, valued and supported to achieve their full potential.

You will:

• Work closely with pupils, families, staff and external agencies to promote positive behaviour.
• Support and promote good attendance.
• Champion wellbeing, safeguarding and inclusion.

About You

We are looking for someone who can:

• Provide pastoral support to pupils experiencing social, emotional, behavioural or wellbeing difficulties.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, families and professionals.
• Deliver targeted interventions for individuals and groups to improve wellbeing, resilience, self-esteem and behaviour.
• Monitor the wellbeing of vulnerable pupils and coordinate appropriate support.
• Act as the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, supporting the DSL with referrals, record-keeping, risk assessments and safeguarding procedures.
• Demonstrate strong communication, organisational skills and professional judgement.
• Liaise with external professionals, including:
  • Social Care
  • Early Help Services
  • Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)
  • Educational Psychologists
  • Family Support Workers
  • Health professionals
• Attend and contribute to Child in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP) and other professional meetings, as required.
• Respond calmly and appropriately to disclosures and concerns.
• Maintain accurate and confidential safeguarding records.
• Have relevant safeguarding experience and DDSL training, or be willing to undertake it.
• Build effective links with community organisations and local support services.

Information about the school

St Nicholas CEVC Primary School is a growing and ambitious Church of England school at the heart of the Strood community. Having opened as a through primary school in September 2024, we continue to grow year on year and are excited to welcome our first Year 6 class in September 2026. Joining St Nicholas now offers a unique opportunity to help shape a school that is still developing and evolving, where staff genuinely have a voice and can make a real difference to the lives of our children and families.

At St Nicholas, we believe every child has the God-given potential to grow, shine and flourish into something great. Our Christian vision sits at the heart of everything we do:

“With faith as small as a mustard seed we become STARs, nothing is impossible” – Matthew 17:20

We nurture children spiritually, academically and personally so they become STARs by learning to Strive, Trust, Achieve and Respect. Alongside our caring ethos, we are deeply committed to high expectations, excellent teaching and ensuring every child achieves their full potential.

Our children are kind, enthusiastic and genuinely love being part of St Nicholas. Staff work hard to create an environment where children feel safe, valued and inspired to do their very best. There is a genuine family feel throughout the school, supported by strong links with St Nicholas Church and the wider community.

Our recent SIAMS inspection recognised the strength of our vision and culture, stating:

“Leaders and governors create a culture where pupils and adults are known, accepted, respected and valued for who they are.”

We are incredibly proud of this recognition and of the warm, committed team we have built together. Staff wellbeing and professional development matter at St Nicholas, and collaboration sits at the heart of our practice. As a growing school, there are exciting opportunities to lead, develop and help shape future practice.

For more information, please visit https://www.st-nicholas.medway.sch.uk/

Job Contact Information

• Name:Katie Forghani-Ashrafi
• Address:London Road, Strood, Kent, ME2 3HU
• Telephone: 01634717120
• Email: headteacher@st-nicholas.medway.sch.uk