Family Liaison Officer Teaching/Child Support - Part-time

Tiger Primary School, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-2008-129S
• Posted:24/09/2021
• Pay:£9,339 - £9,894 per annum (£19,722 - £20,893 fte)
• Start Date:January 2022
• App Close Date:08/10/2021 at 12:00
• Interviews:14th October 2021

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Role: Family Liaison Officer

Contract: 21 hours per week (3 days per week 8am - 4pm, alternative timings could be agreed if suitable to the school), 38 weeks per year (TTO). 

Interviews: Thursday 14th October 2021

Start Date: 4th January 2022

An exciting opportunity has arisen at our family orientated school. We are looking for a child centered, well-being focused practitioner to fulfil the role of Family Liaison Officer (FLO) at our wonderful primary school, from January 2022 initially on a fixed term basis until the end of the academic year.

The successful candidate will be working with our pupils and their families on preventative and early intervention activities, assist in tackling underachievement by working with families, parents, carers and children to enable all children to have full access to educational opportunities and help them to overcome barriers to learning.

The newly appointed FLO will work in partnership with our Wellbeing Lead, supporting our children in being the very best version of themselves.

• This is a demanding, but rewarding role. However, we will offer you: a friendly, supportive school, wonderful children and families and a great team spirit.
• Initially, this role is until the end of the academic year, but could be made permanent for the right person.

The successful candidate will:-

• Be sensitive, caring and determined to make a difference
• Be comfortable working independently using their own initiative or as part of a team
• Have excellent interpersonal skills to both support and challenge families
• Have the confidence and resilience to tackle persistent absenteeism with rigour to ensure excellent attendance of students across the school
• Have the skills and confidence to develop positive relationships with, as well as challenge, hard to reach families
• Be able to encourage identified students and/or families to enter into a mutually-beneficial partnership with the school, using a range of strategies to address barriers to learning

We will offer you:

• A vibrant and exciting place to work
• An excellent CPD programme, with opportunities for action research and gaining nationally accredited qualifications 
• The support of a Trust that currently runs two secondary schools, primary school and Nursery for children aged 3 months to 4 years
• An opportunity to join various schemes such as the Benenden corporate healthcare scheme

Only applications submitted by the school application process will be considered, we are unable to accept CVs.

All posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. Future Schools Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All members of staff are expected to share and adhere to this commitment.

Information about the school

Welcome to Tiger Primary School!

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Tiger Primary School is a ‘Good’ (September 2023) school in the heart of Loose, Maidstone with over 450 children aged 4 to 11. The curriculum is designed to provide a broad and balanced education, rich in real-life experiences and opportunities. Understand that every child deserves to experience a sense of accomplishment in a wide range of areas. The enriched curriculum reflects this belief, offering an excellent balance between academic and personal development.

Tiger Primary value each and every child as an individual, ensuring that they are supported throughout their own unique educational journey. Children and staff share a genuine love of learning, thriving in an environment built upon the school values (Teamwork, Independence, Going beyond the expected, Empathy, Resilience).

At Tiger Primary School, they offer a welcoming and inviting space where enthusiastic and happy children fill our classrooms. Passionate for learning is evident in their commitment to enable ALL children to achieve their very best. The staff at Tiger care deeply about the wellbeing and development of all young people, fostering a love for teaching and learning that is truly inspirational.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and what we do. At Future Schools Trust we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every individual's unique talents and perspectives are valued and can thrive. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you require.

What's In It For You? A vibrant and exciting place to work A friendly and supportive environment An excellent CPD programme, with opportunities for action research and nationally accredited qualifications The support of a Trust that currently encompasses two Secondary Schools and one Primary School. Alongside Tiger Cubs, our term time only Day Nursery, for children aged 3 months to 4 years, with great benefits to education staff. A well-resourced department with schemes of work and resources available. An opportunity to join various schemes such as the Benenden corporate healthcare scheme

Job Contact Information

• Name:Future Schools Trust HR Recruitment Team
• Address:Boughton Lane, Loose, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9QL
• Telephone: 01622 745166
• Email: officetps@tigerprimary.com

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• FLO JD & PS