Family Liaison Officer
Brompton Academy
Kent
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- £21,092 - £23,864 per annum (Equivalent to £24,883 - £28,153 for a full-time role)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- April 2025
- Apply by:
- 7 January 2025
Job overview
Are you passionate about making a tangible difference in the lives of children, young people, and their families? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment and have a strong commitment to supporting those from disadvantaged backgrounds? We have an exciting opportunity at Brompton Academy for a dedicated individual to join us as a Family Liaison Officer. This role is full-time, term-time only, plus 3 days and is offered on a fixed term basis until the end of the academic year.
In this role, you will work closely under the guidance of the Vice Principal for Behaviour and Attitudes, alongside the AHT Pastoral, DDSL, Attendance Manager, and SENCO. Your mission will be to deliver personalised, whole-family support that addresses the needs of identified children and families. You will play a key role in fostering positive engagement with family members, planning and implementing strategies that improve student engagement, attendance, and academic success.
Your responsibilities will include organising and signposting pupils to appropriate support services, conducting early help assessments, and developing action plans that drive positive outcomes. You will collaborate with key partner agencies and work closely with the safeguarding team to address attendance concerns and implement tailored interventions.
We are looking for someone proactive, able to make informed decisions, and committed to maintaining high standards of practice. You will need to respect confidentiality, maintain accurate records, and seek guidance when necessary to enhance your interventions. Your role will also involve supporting young carers and ensuring that our services are responsive and effective.
If you are ready to contribute to a supportive and dynamic team, and if you are flexible and committed to meeting the needs of our students and their families, we encourage you to apply. Join us at Brompton Academy and be part of a team dedicated to making a real impact in our community.
Brompton Academy is an extremely popular oversubscribed academy. We have fantastic new buildings, with outstanding facilities, and Apple technologies for all, enabling us to enhance and support cutting edge learning strategies required for continuous improvement. Brompton Academy is proud of its comprehensive website and would encourage applicants to visit for further information http://www.bromptonacademy.org.uk/
HOW TO APPLY
Your application should be made after reading the job description and person specification and you will use the application to tell us how your current skills and experience fit the requirements and why you think you would be suited to this role.
We are keen to attract top talent to our inclusive Trust and therefore we welcome applications from all people across the community spectrum regardless of their race, religion, ethnicity, sexuality, sexual orientation, disability, gender reassignment or age.
CVs will not be accepted, and you must complete a full application form, which can be downloaded from https://www.universityofkentacademiestrust.org.uk/application-forms
Closing date: 7th January 2025
The University of Kent Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
In addition, the Trust will carry out an online search, once, as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is intended to help us identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online. The selection panel will then explore such items with the candidate during interview. The Trust’s HR Team or another member of staff trained in safer recruitment, will use Google.com to conduct each search and no adverse judgement will be formed for applicants with limited or no online footprint.
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About Brompton Academy
About Brompton Academy
Brompton Academy, part of the University of Kent Academies Trust, is a dynamic and forward-thinking learning community for students aged 11–19. Recently rated Good in all areas by Ofsted, we are committed to providing high-quality, engaging education led by a dedicated team of staff. Our goal is to foster an environment where both staff and students thrive, with a focus on personalised learning and the holistic development of every individual. We take pride in creating an inclusive, supportive culture where our staff are encouraged to take ownership of their career growth and are provided with opportunities to progress.
What We Offer:
At Brompton Academy, we understand that our people are our greatest asset, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits to support your professional and personal wellbeing.
Our benefits include:
- Personalised Career Development Plans tailored to your aspirations, with opportunities for self-led career growth. We want to know where you want to be and help you get there.
- Competitive salaries, fairly applied across the organisation.
- Generous pension schemes to secure your future.
- Significant investment in CPD, so you can enhance your skills and expertise.
- Recruitment incentives and relocation packages (up to £500).
- Exclusive travel discounts, season ticket loans, and the Cycle to Work Scheme for affordable and sustainable commuting options.
- Comprehensive wellbeing support, including Benenden Health Care, Specsavers vouchers, and access to counselling services.
- Onsite gym facilities for staff use, making it easier to prioritise your health and fitness.
- Free parking on-site for staff and discounted electric car charging ports.
- Apple iPads and MacBooks for teaching staff to support innovative teaching.
- The Medway Healthy Workplace Award, reflecting our commitment to fostering a positive and healthy workplace.
- A network of Mental Health First Aiders for staff support.
- Links to the University of Kent, offering professional development and collaborative opportunities.
Location
Brompton Academy is located in the heart of the Garden of England in Gillingham, next to the Great Lines Heritage Park. The Academy benefits from excellent transport links to London (including high-speed rail services), main airports, and the Channel ports, offering easy access to mainland Europe. Gillingham railway station is just a short walk away, and there’s free parking on site for staff.
The surrounding area offers a wealth of cultural, historical, and leisure opportunities. The Historic Dockyard Chatham, a short distance away, is a leading maritime heritage destination with galleries, museums, and a variety of festivals. The Dockside Outlet centre provides shopping, dining, and entertainment options.
For sports enthusiasts, Medway Park, just a five-minute walk away, offers state-of-the-art facilities including indoor swimming pools, a gym, and fitness centre. Staff also have access to discounted rates at the University of Kent’s Sports Therapy Clinic.
The area is home to beautiful landmarks like Rochester Castle and Rochester Cathedral, as well as the peaceful village of Upnor, where you can explore Upnor Castle and enjoy riverside views.
Whether you’re an experienced teacher or an Early Career Teacher (ECT) seeking to grow in the profession, Brompton Academy offers a supportive and vibrant environment where you can develop and thrive.
Opportunities at Brompton Academy
We invite anyone interested in joining UKAT to consider subscribing to our Unique Futures Network. Subscribers gain access to the inside track at UKAT, free resources, CPD opportunities, and the chance to be informed first of any new vacancies. We are always looking for passionate, forward-thinking educators who want to make a difference in the lives of our students. Whether you're an ECT, an experienced teacher, or someone returning to the profession, we’d love to hear from you.
At Brompton Academy, we celebrate diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds who share our vision of supporting the aspirations and opportunities of young people. We are committed to helping you realise your potential and achieve your career goals. To get a true sense of what it means to be part of our community, we encourage you to follow us on LinkedIn to see what life is like at a UKAT academy: University of Kent Academies Trust LinkedIn. If you are interested in joining us, please send your CV to recruitment@universityofkentacademiestrust.org.uk.
All roles at The University of Kent Academies Trust and Brompton Academy are committed to safeguarding, and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
We look forward to welcoming you to Brompton Academy!
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