Family Liaison Officer - Bristol, United Kingdom - Oasis Community Learning

Oasis Community Learning
Oasis Community Learning
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Bristol, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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Oasis Academy Brightstowe, Bristol

Academy-based


Salary:


SCP pro-rata, actual starting salary, £24,725 per annum + LGPS

Basis:

Full-time, Term Time Only

Applications Closed at

11:00 on Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Interviews:

w/c 23 October 2023


Do you want to work in an environment where you are valued, developed and part of a strong team, all whilst feeling the reward of seeing your work contribute to supporting disadvantaged communities? In this front-facing role you have a real opportunity to build connections and change the lives of our young people.

We are looking for a skilled and personable Family Liaison Officer to join our team and be the key person between the community, our families and our Academy.


Our offer to you


When you join the Oasis family there are a number of offers you will receive that make us stand out as an employer of choice.


These include but are not limited to:

  • Comprehensive training opportunities at the cutting edge of educational research and coaching
  • Integrated support
  • Access to free counselling service and regular wellbeing resources
  • Free eye tests
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Corporate Health Cash Plan
  • Very generous family leave entitlement
  • Competitive pension plan
  • A genuine opportunity to make a difference where it is needed
  • A fantastic community of children, parents and carers who deserve the best
  • A great team of friendly and supportive colleagues

The role


This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has previous experience of working within the community, is hardworking and shares our passion for improving the life chances of our young people.

You will be responsible for supporting the Academy's commitment to improve attendance through understanding its barriers and implementing attendance strategies.

You will also maintain, analyse and provide reports of attendance data, you will be actively engaging with students, parents/carers and the wider community as well as deliver the enforcement measures.

This is a full time role to be carried out during term time plus additional two weeks.


The person we are looking for:

  • has good communication skills across a range of audiences
- is able to manage, analyse and interpret data
- has ability to prepare and write reports and produce factual and statistical information as required
- can liaise and negotiate effectively with a range of parents, families, Academy staff and external agencies
- is able to maintain professional manner in challenging situations
- can conduct home visits
- is able to understand and relate to young people
- demonstrates good ICT skills to support administration
- has emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviours and attitudes
- establishes and maintains strong relationships, using excellent interpersonal skills
- is passionate and committed to making a difference in the lives of our pupils and their communities
- is willing to model and support the Oasis ethos


Our Academy
We are a dynamic and progressive secondary academy in Shirehampton, Bristol.

Our education is values-led, and the development of our students' character, competence and sense of community is integral to our curriculum.

Every day we work hard to provide an exceptional education for our young people, not only equipping them with the educational currency to realise their dreams and ambitions, but equally importantly, developing the skills, attributes and characteristics to thrive in life.

Being part of the Oasis Community Learning Trust, and one of a number of well-established Oasis academies in Bristol, we benefit from support and sharing of best practice from our Regional Director and wider Oasis family

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.


Safeguarding Statement


This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.


Category:
Education Support Staff
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