Family Liaison Officer

We are looking for a Family Liaison Officer who is passionate, motivated and committed to the principles of education. A key part of this role is to support young people who are persistently absent from school and work with their families in assessing need and co-ordinating appropriate support to ensure students are able to attend and engage fully in school.  

At Ashington Academy, we aim to provide opportunities to enable all students to learn and make lifelong friendships in a caring, supportive environment. In becoming successful learners, we want all our students to develop a love of learning, to recognise that learning is a lifelong activity and that the skills they acquire and develop are transferrable. 

Our vision, along with all schools in the Trust, is that every child experiences excellence every day. 

We are committed to:

·        A vibrant learning community with enthusiastic and engaging students

·        A positive and caring ethos

·        An excellent learning environment and resources

·        A team of hardworking, dedicated and friendly staff where everyone is valued

·        A supportive and effective governing body

We will offer you:

·        National Terms and Conditions of Employment

·        Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

·        Up to 1 day paid leave for staff wellbeing

·        Lifestyle Savings – range of discounts from top retail brands

·        Discounted gym membership

·        24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing portal

The successful candidate will:

·        Hold a minimum of 5 GCSE’s, including maths and English (or equivalent).

·        Have at least 2 years’ experience of working in an education setting, or other relevant service.

·        Be proactive and self-motivated.

·        Have a flexible approach to work.

Deadline: Noon on Tuesday 17 September 2024

Interviews taking place week commencing 23 September 2024.

How to apply:

Application packs can be downloaded from our website.

Application forms should be returned to kerry.gibson@ashingtonacademy.co.uk or by post to Kerry Gibson, Ashington Academy, Green Lane, Ashington, NE63 8DH.

You can, if you wish, submit a covering letter to support your application; please do not submit a CV unless it is to complement your application form.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education” and the Trust’s Safeguarding Policy which is available on our website.