Family Liaison Officer

Job details

Job role: - Pastoral, health and welfare - Other support roles

Working pattern: Part time: 20 hours per week; 45.8 weeks per year (Term Time Role) The 20 hours per week will be worked from 8.30am to 12.30pm, Monday to Friday.

Contract type: Permanent

Actual salary: Actual part time is c £12.5 k (based on c £26 k for a 52 week role)

What skills and experience we're looking for

What We’re Looking For

• You’ll have proven ability in a busy role with responsibility for developing and maintaining multiple processes, ideally gained in a schools-based environment.
• You will have a good standard of general education including 5 GCSE’s or equivalent (Graded 4/C or above) including Maths and English.
• You’ll have excellent people skills and the ability to work effectively and empathically with students and families.

The 20 hours per week will be worked from 8.30am to 12.30pm, Monday to Friday.

Our success depends on our skilled and dedicated staff. We offer a competitive salary and pension, as well as a focus on staff well-being and a range of benefits including discounts at a range of shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure activities.

More importantly, we offer the opportunity to play a part in highly rewarding work, as part of an ambitious and supportive team.

What the school offers its staff

We are seeking a compassionate, organised and proactive Family Liaison Officer, who will also be part of the safeguarding team, working alongside the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and take on the role of Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) alongside other Deputy designated leads in the safeguarding team.

This is a key position within the school, responsible for overseeing family liaison and ensuring strong, positive relationships between home and school, while also supporting the school’s safeguarding culture

At Church Lawton, our exceptional environment for both students and staff includes:

• Specialist Induction Programme and Autism-Specific Training: Gain the skills and confidence to support our students effectively.
• Fantastic Facilities: Work in a school designed to inspire, including a brand-new Purpose-Built Quality of Life Hub and Quiet Working Spaces tailored to meet the needs of our staff and students.
• A Supportive and Inclusive Environment: Be part of a team that values your contributions and invests in your development.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

We’re dedicated to equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging. Applications for this job are encouraged from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role - including those with protected characteristics, and particularly welcome from neurodivergent individuals.

To apply, please submit a fully completed application via our Online Recruitment Portal. Your application should explain why you are interested in this opportunity and, with reference to the person specification, the attributes that make you a suitable candidate. Note that we can only consider applicants who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

For shortlisted applicants, the selection process will be designed to provide opportunities for you to demonstrate your strengths, qualities, and experience in relation to the role. The details will be made clear at invitation stage. We are very happy to discuss adjustments to the recruitment process for those that need it.

The Trust pays full regard to ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance 2025. We ensure that all appropriate measures are applied in relation to everyone who works for the Trust who is likely to be perceived by the children as a safe and trustworthy adult including volunteers and staff employed by contractors.

For practical reasons, we are unable to provide feedback to candidates who are not shortlisted. However, we will always offer feedback to those who take part in a selection process.

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact, apply today and join our mission to empower autistic students to achieve their potential.

Why not visit our Recruitment Open Evening on Wednesday, 22nd April 2026 between 4pm and 5pm to find out more and tour our facilities! Please contact school on [contact hidden] or email [contact hidden] to book your place.

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