Family Liaison Officer
The King's School
Wakefield
- £22,519 - £27,497 pro rata
- New
- Salary:
- £29,269.00 - £32,076.00 FTE per annum
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2024
- Apply by:
- 19 August 2024
Job overview
The King’s School, Mill Hill Lane Pontefract WF8 4JF
Grade 7, Scale Point Range 18 – 23
£29,269.00 - £32,076.00 (£22,519.00 - £27,497.00 pro rata)
37 hours a week
Term Time Plus Two Days
Ref: SCH-PAT-0532
‘Are you seeking a new and rewarding challenge? Do you have a genuine passion for making a difference? If your answer is a resounding 'Yes,' then you might be the ideal candidate we're searching for.’
About Pontefract Academies Trust
Pontefract Academies Trust is a cross phase Multi-Academy Trust comprising of nine schools: seven primaries and two 11-16 secondary schools. Our mission is running high quality, high achieving schools that give our children and young people the chance in life they deserve.
Renowned for our commitment to excellence, the Trust has achieved remarkable success, with five of our primary schools ranking within the top 1% nationally for progress.
Additionally, our secondary schools feature among the top three secondary schools in the Wakefield district and top 7% nationally for progress.
About The King's School
The King’s School, part of Pontefract Academies Trust, boasts a rich heritage and a commitment to every student's potential. In 2023, our progress outcomes ranked us in the top 15% of secondary schools nationally, affirming our dedication to excellence. This accolade also secured our position as the third top-performing high school in the Wakefield district. Regardless of background or ability, every student is valued and placed at the heart of our mission. Converting potential into reality isn't just a goal; it's a promise we fulfil daily, ensuring that each individual achieves their highest aspirations.
About the role
We are seeking enthusiastic, hardworking and committed Family Liaison Officer to become part of our pastoral team at The King’s School. The candidates will work to increase pupil attendance across the schools. We are looking for someone to work closely with our students and their families, to engage and support them to ensure they succeed in their education.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for
- Increasing pupil attendance across the school through leading and management of attendance strategies
- Engaging with parents and families via home visits or on-site visits to explore and offer support to improve student attendance
- Liaise with staff, parents, colleagues across the Trust, other education institutions and multi-agency partners to support pupil’s progress and overall development
- To plan and lead community engagement events
- Develop processes and procedures to improve the attendance systems
This post is a 37 hours per week, term time plus two days, permanent contract.
What can we offer you?
We’re passionate about employee benefits at Pontefract Academies Trust, offering the following as standard to all:
- Exciting career and leadership pathways supported by outstanding CPD opportunities
- Generous employer pension (Teachers Pension and West Yorkshire Pension Fund - LGPS).
- Generous annual leave entitlements paid as part of your annual salary (starting from 26 days annual leave, up to a maximum of 33 days dependent on length of service and grade of role – plus 8 statutory bank holidays).
- Fantastic family friendly policies with a focus on employee work/life balance.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Discounted gym membership
- Free eyecare via Specsavers
- Childcare vouchers
- Employee wellbeing programme (including physiotherapy, personal or professional concerns on legal, health, finance, wellbeing, and other matters).
- Discounts at numerous retailers including O2
- Free flu vaccinations.
Next steps
Please click here to view our 2022 – 2025 Trust Strategic Plan. To find out more about the culture at The King’s School please visit our website.
We're always thrilled to connect with potential applicants before interviews. If you're curious to learn more or would like to experience the warmth of our wonderful schools through a visit, please feel free to reach out at recruitment@kings.patrust.org.uk or give us a call on 01977 601701.
Please click here to access our website and submit your application on our Face-Ed system no later than 10:00am on Monday 19th August 2024.
We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from everyone.
The Pontefract Academies Trust is wholly committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure and pre-employment checks (including online checks). Shortlisted applicants will also be asked to provide a self-declaration form.
Attached documents
About The King's School
The King’s School - Be part of it, Be King’s!
As a proud member of Pontefract Academies Trust, The King's School is renowned for its strong reputation for educational excellence and consistently achieving strong academic results. Established in 1139, The King's School stands as a beacon of education for nearly nine centuries, offering a premier learning experience to the bright minds of Pontefract and beyond. We take great pride in being more than just a secondary school; we are a caring, high-performing community where students evolve into the best version of themselves, proudly carrying the legacy of The King's School.
With a remarkable history spanning over 850 years, our school is deeply rooted in tradition, but it is the people that make The King's School truly exceptional. Our students, with excellent behaviour and as the best ambassadors one could wish for, are a testament to our commitment to nurturing outstanding individuals. Our dedicated team of teachers and support staff, in collaboration with parents, strives to provide a first-class education, ensuring every student receives the opportunities they deserve.
An incredible culture
The King’s School is more than just a workplace; it is a great place to work. Our staff is the bedrock of our success- everything we achieve is attributed to their hard work and dedication, and we, therefore, ensure they are well looked after.
No matter your role, if you're a part of our school, your contributions will be genuinely valued. Everything we do at The King’s School is based on great relationships, and it is important to us that staff are happy in their work. This means a balance of challenge, support, recognition, and plenty of opportunities for development and career progression.
What people say about us
“The King’s School is a really lovely place to work. The students are well-mannered, polite and engaging. I have always felt well supported by my line manger, peers and have positive relationships with those I manage”. Middle Leader
“King’s is the place where I have rebuilt my confidence as a teacher and gained an abundance of knowledge and support in just 6 months. Coming from Ireland, I have struggled to find somewhere I felt I belonged and somewhere that would offer the time and understanding until I came here. The support and rapport from all members of staff is phenomenal!” Teacher
“The inspirational staff of Pontefract Academies Trust believes in the students, staff and community it serves – this shared belief creates an unrivalled positive culture which permeates across the whole Trust.” Senior Leader
“Ever since joining the King's School in my second year as an ECT, I've had consistent access to diverse training that directly influences my classroom practice. The relationships I've built with my subject mentor and the extensive support from the department have been invaluable in shaping and enhancing my teaching practice”. Early Careers Teacher
“Staff are passionate and knowledgeable. They teach lessons that are exciting and engage pupils”. Ofsted
“Staff who responded to Ofsted’s staff survey said they were proud to work at the school”. Ofsted
“95% of staff said they would recommend this school to prospective parents”. Staff Survey
Connect with us
If you're intrigued by the prospect of a rewarding career with Pontefract Academies Trust at The King's School, we look forward to hearing from you.
Step into a community where excellence is not just a goal; it's a way of life.
Be a part of something extraordinary—Be King’s!
Please note that you are wholly responsible for fact checking in respect of the information provided by schools. Please also check for the latest visa and work permit requirements that may apply. Tes is not responsible for the content of advertisements or the policies adopted by advertising schools. Tes asks that all schools follow Tes' Fair Recruitment Policy.