Family Liaison Officer

Ref: SCH-PAT-0554 

Required for: ASAP 

‘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 the role 

We are seeking enthusiastic, hardworking and committed Family Liaison Officer to become part of our pastoral team at Carleton High 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, equating to 192 working days per annum. 

Carleton High School 

Carleton High School is a warm and welcoming school, where there is a strong community feel. We are an exceptionally high achieving school, with academic outcomes for progress consistently being significantly over national. The school is consistently one of the highest performing schools in Wakefield for progress and within the top 7% of the country.  Within the DNA of the school is the core focus to improve life chances for our students. Our students uphold values of respect, responsibility, determination, and excellence which enable them to become the best versions of themselves. 

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. The Trust is renowned for its commitment to excellence and has achieved remarkable success. Five of our primary schools rank within the top 1% nationally for progress, and our secondary schools feature among the top three secondary schools in the Wakefield district. In a testament to our dedication to educational excellence, De Lacy Primary School was recognised as an “Outstanding” school across all categories by Ofsted in March 2024, underscoring our unwavering pursuit of high standards. 

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 visit the Pontefract Academies Trust website where you can find the Trust Strategic Plan for 2025 to 2028.   

Here you can find Carleton High School website with further information about our visions and values.   

For more information about the role or to arrange a visit please contact the school on 01977 781555 or via email at recruitment@carletonhigh.patrust.org.uk. 

Completed application forms should be returned via Face-Ed no later than 10:00am on Wednesday 6th November 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.