Family Liaison Officer - Term Time

Manor Community Primary School, Dartford

• Ref:KCC886-3915-192S
• Posted:28/11/2021
• Pay:KR 5
• Start Date:January 2022
• App Close Date:08/12/2021 at 12:00
• Interviews:10th December 2021

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Are you passionate about enabling children to maximise their potential in their academic, social and personal achievements? If so, join us at Manor Community Primary School where relationships with parents and our wider community is at its heart - we are looking to appoint a Family Liaison Officer to work within our inclusive and supportive team.

The Opportunity

This an exciting opportunity for someone who is dedicated to ensuring the best outcomes for all children, and is committed to safeguarding. The role will involve working alongside the Family Support Manager to provide holistic support for children and families, as well as promoting engagement with the school community and breaking down any barriers. This will, in turn, raise school attendance, enhance children’s social and emotional development and maximise their opportunities to learn regardless of backgrounds and family circumstances. 

The successful applicant will be contracted to work 37 hours per week, term time only (including 5 inset days).

FTE Salary range: KR5 £19,723.  Please note that the salary will be pro-rated in line with working term time plus inset days only. 

We are looking for a colleague who has:

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and planning skills
• Excellent ability to work as part of a team
• Experiences of using problem solving techniques and approaches when working with families
• Proven abilities to deal with difficult/sensitive situations
• Ability to demonstrate a child centred approach

Desirable

• Experience of working with attendance in schools
• Experience of working as a DSL

As part of Manor Community Primary School, you will join a community of staff dedicated to ensuring the best opportunities for all children. With regular CPD available, there will be ever growing opportunities to develop your personal skills and career.

If you are interested in this post, please apply through the Kent Teach website.  Should you have any questions, please email our HR team on hr@cygnus.org.uk.

Information about the school

About Manor Community Primary School

At Manor, we are committed to providing every child with the very best education, built on high expectations, creativity and care. Our vision is to ensure every child feels safe, valued and inspired to achieve their full potential. We encourage pupils to aim high, work together with respect and kindness, and develop resilience for life beyond school.

Our ethos is that a happy child is a successful child, and we provide a safe, stimulating environment where all children thrive. Our unique curriculum creates leaners who are motivated and resilient, whilst instilling a lifelong love of learning.

We work in close partnership with our parents to ensure we do all we can to promote and establish strong, respectful relationships that enhance the outcomes for all children and their families. All children have dreams and aspirations, and we work hard to guide them to be the best they can be.

Our Approach

We offer a rich, engaging curriculum that sparks curiosity and nurtures a love of learning. Our teaching is designed to develop confidence, independence and critical thinking, preparing children to thrive as responsible citizens in a changing world. We work closely with families to ensure every child is supported and challenged to succeed.

Our Community

We are proud to be at the heart of our local community. We build strong partnerships with families and local organisations, and seek opportunities to create wider links that enrich learning and promote global citizenship.

Joining Manor means joining a team that values collaboration, creativity and care. Here’s what you can expect:

• Professional development tailored to your ambitions
• A supportive environment where your voice matters
• Opportunities to shape the future of education in our community
• A strong network to share learning, expertise and resources
• Family-friendly policies and wellbeing initiatives
• Practical steps to reduce teacher workload
• Regular feedback and tailored CPD
• Dedicated colleagues for pastoral care, welfare, safeguarding and pedagogy
• Being welcomed and valued for who you are
• Workplace pensions through Local Government and Teachers’ Pensions
• A future-focused commitment to sustainability and preparing pupils—and staff—for a changing world

We are incredibly proud of our school and warmly invite you to visit. Come and see for yourself what makes Manor such a special place to learn and grow.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS and relevant checks in line with KCSIE and trust policy. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout recruitment and employment processes where needed.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Office
• Address:Keary Road, Dartford, Kent, DA10 0BU
• Telephone: 01322383314
• Email: office@manor.kent.sch.uk

Documents

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• Job description & Person Specification