Family Liaison Officer

St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 6AA

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2026

• Closing date

  11 December 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  2 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £8,944.00 - £10,144.00 Annually (Actual) Dorset Grade 9 SCP 19-25 (£32,061 to £36,363 FTE)

Family Liaison Officer job summary

Are you passionate about supporting children and families? Do you thrive on building positive relationships and working as part of a dedicated team? St Andrew’s Church of England Primary School is seeking a compassionate and proactive Family Liaison Officer to join us in making a lasting impact on our pupils' lives.

St Andrew's Church of England Primary School is a vibrant and welcoming primary school serving a community with some of the highest needs nationally. We cater from Foundation and Reception through to Year 6, with a strong commitment to nurturing every child’s potential. We are passionate about continuous improvement and making a real difference in the lives of our pupils.

As our Family Liaison Officer, you will play a vital role in supporting children and their families, helping to create a positive and nurturing environment that fosters learning and achievement. You will work closely with staff, parents, and external agencies to ensure every child receives the support they need to thrive.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Build and maintain positive, trusting relationships with pupils and their families
• Support children across the primary age range, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
• Communicate effectively with parents, carers, and colleagues, maintaining accurate records
• Work creatively and flexibly to meet the diverse needs of our school community
• Promote safeguarding as a core priority in all aspects of your work
• Collaborate with the school team to contribute to a supportive and inclusive school culture

We are a school that constantly seeks to improve and ensure every child’s life is enriched through education. Joining us means becoming part of a community that offers:

• Pupils who love their school and are excited by learning
• A team of dedicated, caring staff who put children at the heart of everything they do
• A collaborative and ambitious environment focused on being the very best
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• A positive, caring ethos grounded in Christian values
• Strong support from our parent community
• Connections to a wider network of schools and continuous professional learning through our Academy Trust

If you are ready to make a real difference and be part of a supportive and forward-thinking school, we would love to hear from you.

We want our staff to thrive so we offer an extensive range of wellness services and professional learning opportunities to support growth and development. Please visit our website for further details: Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust - Wellness

We value the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all. If you are interested in this position and would like to have a more detailed conversation before making the decision to apply for the post, please give us a call and we will be happy to help you with as much detail as possible to support this process.

When you have enough information to make your decision to apply, please complete all sections of the application form. CVs will not be accepted.

All applicants will be notified of the shortlisting decisions by email. References for shortlisted candidates will be requested before interviews. 

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All applicants will be subject to a number of checks including the Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St Andrew's Church of England Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 237 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Andrew's Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-andrew-s-church-of-england-primary-school-weymouth

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