Family Liaison Officer - Term Time - Special Needs Position

Stone Bay School, Broadstairs

Ref:KCC886-7058-44S
Posted:11/12/2018
Pay:KR7
Start Date:Jan 2019
App Close Date:11/01/2019 at 12:00
Interviews:TBC

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Stone Bay School is looking to appoint a dedicated, caring and understanding Family Liaison Officer.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of building trusting relationships with students and their families.

You will actively promote the mission of the school, the rights of young people as individuals and provide support and guidance to Parents and Carers. You will be skilled at developing good relationships and encourage family involvement by working in partnership with families, Parents, Carers to enable our students to have full access to educational opportunities and overcome barriers to learning and development.

As a member of our safeguarding team you will have a proactive approach to safeguarding, ensuring safeguarding is of the highest quality throughout the school.

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience;

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
A high level of professionalism
Experience of working with children and/or families
The ability to work with a variety of outside agencies
A true passion for positively influencing the lives of pupils with learning difficulties

Whilst previous experience of working in a special school is not essential, knowledge and experience of the issues faced by children with special educational needs or disabilities will be a distinct advantage

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new chapter in our school and I would encourage you to come and visit to find out more about the school and our young people.

Stone Bay School is committed to the safeguarding and well-being of children therefore all successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and references.

Information about the school

We specialise in providing day and residential education for pupils aged 4 to 19 years who have a diagnosis of Autism. We believe that all our pupils are entitled to the very best possible education delivered in an environment that is both safe and conducive to learning. We work tirelessly to ensure we get this just right for all our pupils. Our unique school is situated on Stone Bay in the seaside town of Broadstairs in a beautiful Victorian building which benefits from stunning views over the English Channel. The local coastal environment provides many unique and enjoyable learning opportunities for our pupils. At Stone Bay School every staff member plays an important role in ensuring our children have the opportunities to achieve their full potential. Do you have what it takes? Are you kind and caring, do you have a positive attitude, are you keen to learn and develop, are you a team player and do you want to work in a community that embraces diversity and inclusion?

This is what our staff say about Stone Bay School: * A caring, amazing school that I am proud to be part of. * Stone Bay is a school with a massive heart, staff that really care about our pupils and it is an absolute pleasure to be part of it. * Happy place. * Stone Bay is a positive place to work that strives to do its best for all of its pupils. * A developing environment which is ever-changing and dynamic to ensure we get it right for our children. * Stone Bay School is a safe and nurturing environment for our students. * A workplace that nurtures talents and interests and supports all employees to develop their skills further. * We strive to get it right for every pupil and I genuinely believe that we do that. * Stone Bay is a fun safe environment for all pupils and staff, everyone is a team player and always helping others if they need it. * Vibrant, inspiring, fun and caring.

Job Contact Information

Name:Eszter or Stacey
Address:70 Stone Road, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 1EB
Telephone: (01843) 863421
Email: leadership@stone-bay.kent.sch.uk

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