Family Liaison Officer - Southwark, United Kingdom - Southwark Park Primary School

Description

Hours: 32.5 hours per week, 39 Weeks (term-time only)

Monday - Friday 08:30 to 16:00

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly organised, enthusiastic and professional Family Liaison Officer to work at Southwark Park Primary School.

We are seeking a compassionate and supportive Family Liaison Officer who has a sound understanding of safeguarding to work in this demanding but rewarding role.

A key part of the role will be to focus on preventative and early intervention activities to assist in tackling underachievement by working with families, parents, carers and children in school and help them to overcome barriers to learning.

• Be comfortable working either independently using their own initiative or as part of a team
• Have good communication skills, with a positive and enthusiastic approach and have the confidence to develop positive relationships to support and challenge hard to reach families
• Be confident and resilient and have the ability to deal with difficult/sensitive situations and resolve conflict.
• Have an understanding of 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' and associated safeguarding procedures in nurseries / schools.
• Have knowledge of external agencies that can support families with a range of needs.
• Be able to relate to parents when advising and supporting their child.
• Possess excellent organisation, administration, communication and IT skills with the ability to prioritise and manage their workload effectively to secure successful outcomes.
• Report to the Senior Leadership Team and work alongside the office team.

Southwark Park School is a fully inclusive two-form entry primary school in Bermondsey, South East London, with an Ofsted rating of "Good".

We are fully committed to CPD and will ensure you receive all the training you need.

A visit to the school is highly recommended. Please phone or contact the school office to arrange a visit.


Application Deadline: 09:00 on Monday 5 June 2023


Interviews:
Thursday 8 June 2023


_ The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for the successful applicant._
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