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

Manor Community Primary School

At Manor Community Primary School, we firmly believe that every child should have the opportunity to reach their full academic potential and understand that hard work and determination are the key to success in life.

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.

For further information about the school, please visit www.manor.kent.sch.uk

Cygnus Academies Trust is dedicated to giving all children the advantage throughout these important early stages of their educational journey. Manor Community Primary School is a very successful, over subscribed school and gives a commitment to all of our children and families to offer them the best life chances possible.

Our many innovative teaching approaches and family atmosphere will give children opportunities without parallel in moving forward in education and into the world of employment or vocation.

Our staff are committed to safeguarding and promoting the care and welfare of children and expects all staff to uphold these principals.

Safer recruitment

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. In line with Safer Recruitment guidelines, CVs will not be accepted, and you are required to complete the application in full giving details of all employment, training and gaps in employment. Cygnus Academies Trust reserves the right to reject incomplete application forms and any consistencies or anomalies will be explored at, or prior to, interview.

Any offer of employment is subject to pre-employment checks including a satisfactory ‘Enhanced with Barred List Check’ through the Disclosure and Barring Service. We will require two satisfactory references; one of which must be your line manager in your present or most recent employment. References will be requested prior to interview so please ensure that your referees are available to provide a reference.

Equal Opportunities

Cygnus Academies Trust is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion who welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. All people who work and study at our Trust have the right to be respected and valued within a safe and secure environment and not to be discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

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