Family Liaison Officer

Summary:

Family Liaison Officer role with a focus on attendance management and family engagement.

About the School:

A school with a strong commitment to student success and staff development, operating within a supportive and forward-thinking educational trust.

The Opportunity:

As a Family Liaison Officer, you will play a key role in improving attendance through data analysis and direct family engagement. This is a vital position that supports vulnerable students and ensures every young person has the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain the school’s attendance tracking systems.
• Analyse attendance data to identify persistent, severe, and declining attendance trends.
• Produce actionable reports for senior leaders and pastoral teams.
• Conduct home visits and engage with families to address attendance concerns.
• Build positive relationships with families and support them in developing action plans.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of interventions.
• Work closely with safeguarding leads and pastoral teams to address attendance-related concerns.
• Coordinate fixed penalty notice processes and liaise with external agencies.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Level 3 qualification or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience working with children, families, or in an educational setting.
• Experience in data management and report production.
• Experience conducting meetings and undertaking home visits.
• Knowledge of attendance regulations and safeguarding requirements.

Preferred

• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.
• Proficiency with MIS systems and strong analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build professional relationships.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and in-service training.
• Strong focus on staff wellbeing and a supportive working environment.