Family Liaison Officer - Full-time - Family Liaison Officer - Full-time

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and organised Family Liaison Officer (FLO) to work alongside our children and families to provide early intervention, support and guidance in order to develop home/school partnerships and promote positive attitudes towards school and education.

The successful candidate will have relevant knowledge, skills and experience together with a warm and engaging personality and the confidence and ability to motivate and quickly gain the respect of others. As a FLO, you will have a strong belief in inclusion and the right for each child to be successful, a sound understanding of safeguarding and experience in multi-agency working.

The vacancy is for 37 hours per week (8.00am - 4.00pm Monday to Thursday, 8.00am - 3.30pm Fridays), 39 weeks per year (term time plus INSET days). The pay scale is Kent Range 6 at £25,127 per annum for a full-time position, which equates to approximately £21,804 per annum pro rata for this role. 

We require a good standard of general education and GCSE qualifications or equivalent in English and Mathematics at Grade C/4 or above are essential. Verification of qualifications will be required before employment can commence so do not declare any qualifications unless you can produce the original certificate.

A formal interview will take place with a panel comprising of two members of the Senior Leadership Team and will last approximately thirty minutes. There will also be an in-tray exercise lasting a further thirty minutes.

CVs will not be accepted so please complete the application form in full and explain how your skills and experience make you a suitable candidate for the role.

It is an offence to apply for this role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Garlinge Primary School and Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our Safeguarding Policy is available on the school website.

Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks following Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024. The interviewee will also be asked questions relating to the safeguarding of children.

We are also committed to championing staff wellbeing and all employees can access free counselling, occupational health support and supervision sessions.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and a check against the ISA Barred List for Children, two satisfactory references and right to work in the UK documentation. All new employees to the school, including those with previous local government service, shall be subject to a 6 month probationary period.

If applicants have not been contacted by Friday 15 November they have been unsuccessful on this occasion. 

To apply for this vacancy please visit www.kent-teach.com