Family Liaison Officer

Job title:                        Family Liaison Officer

Location:                       Sheffield Springs Academy, Hurlfield Road, Sheffield, S12 2SF

Starting salary:            FTE £31,000 gross per annum (actual of £26,749.42 for 39 weeks)

Start Date:                    As soon as possible

Contract:                       Permanent, Full-Time, 39 weeks (term-time only)

Sheffield Springs Academy is seeking to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic Family Liaison Officer.

The role focuses on fostering strong relationships between parents, carers, and pupils to encourage parental involvement in school activities. It aims to support families facing challenges affecting attendance by assessing their needs and providing direct assistance. This position complements school staff efforts to help students overcome barriers to learning and improve their attendance, particularly for those with persistent absences.

The academy is part of United Learning, a national group of schools and academies. Sheffield Springs Academy is an 11-16 secondary school serving the Park, Manor and Castle wards of Sheffield. As part of United Learning our aim is to bring out ‘the Best in Everyone’ and we continuously strive to ensure that students and staff have every opportunity to succeed, with their potential developed to the utmost.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an Ofsted rated ‘Good’ academy. The academy is part of United Learning, a national group of schools and academies. As part of United Learning our aim is to bring out ‘the Best in Everyone’ and we continuously strive to ensure that students and staff have every opportunity to succeed, with their potential developed to the utmost. Our school has motivated, ambitious students with a high percentage of our students going on to attend Russell group universities.

United Learning is one of the largest and most successful Trusts in the country who offers unrivalled Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and training, including opportunities for nationwide networking.

The city of Sheffield itself is a vibrant place to live and work with two universities and a range of entertainment opportunities alongside the access to the beautiful Peak District within a 20-minute commute. Quality of life is routinely ranked highly, and it is one of the greenest cities in Europe: Welcome to Sheffield

We are looking for someone who:

·      Is reliable, highly motivated and self-driven.

·      Shares our moral purpose of ensuring that all our young people receive the best education possible in a supportive environment from people who care about them.

·      Someone who is resilient, dynamic, and passionate about improving the life chances of all children in our community but also displays humility and a reflective approach to improvement.

·      A team player with strong communication skills.

We will offer you:

·      Highly competitive salary. We pay an average of 5% above national scales, the best rates of pay in the sector.

·      Excellent facilities and resources.

·      Access to an outstanding professional development programme.

·      At least one personal leave day a year.

·      Polite, respectful and dedicated students who want to learn and fulfil their potential.

·      Colleagues who are supportive, friendly and who are committed to each other’s professional development.

·      A chance to become part of one of the largest groups of academies in the country.

·      Opportunities to work collaboratively with colleagues in other schools within the Yorkshire cluster and across United Learning.

·      Excellent employee benefits which include a highly sought-after pension scheme with high employer contributions.

·      Access to training through the Apprenticeship Levy.

·      Generous staff discount scheme.

·      We are open to requests for flexible or part-time working; and we encourage open and regular conversations about work-life balance.

If you possess these qualities and share the academy’s vision, then we will be delighted to hear from you. Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details.

To apply, please click the ‘Apply Now’ button at the top of the advert on our website using the following link to our vacancies page: Sheffield Springs Academy Vacancies and complete our online application form. Please note that CVs are not accepted. The closing date for this post is midnight Sunday 17 November 2024. Interviews will take place soon after. 

If you would like to discuss this exciting opportunity or arrange for a visit, please contact hr@unitedlearningyorks.org.uk

United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employees will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.