Family Liaison Officer (Safeguarding & Attendance)

Clapham Manor Primary School, London, SW4 0BZ

33 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  17 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  15 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time, part time: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday (Part Time considered)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: NJC Scale 6, sp 18-20 (pro rata)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Do you have experience of, and enthusiasm for, supporting pupil’s safety and wellbeing to overcome barriers to learning? Are you looking to join a highly committed and enthusiastic staff team at our supportive, dynamic and vibrant school?

This varied role is ideal for anyone hoping to make a positive impact on the lives of children by joining our safeguarding team. You will be actively engaged in supporting the safeguarding and wellbeing of our children and will take a key role in ensuring our culture of the highest levels of safeguarding is embedded throughout the school. If you have the skills and experience to build constructive relationships and work proactively with children and families to improve outcomes, this opportunity could be perfect for you. The successful applicant will join a talented and hardworking staff team, supported by a Head of School and Governors who are committed to fostering a culture of team-work, collaboration and professional growth. Energy, optimism and enthusiasm are essential in order to share our passion for ‘growing brighter futures’.

The successful candidate will:

• Work closely with the DSL (Designated Safeguarding Lead) as a DDSL (Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead) to ensure the highest standard of safeguarding and care are given to our students.
• Have a secure understanding about safeguarding and an up to date knowledge of KCSIE (Keeping Children Safe in Education)
• Have experience of supporting children to improve school attendance.
• Be able to coach, mentor and motivate families to understand the benefits of relevant activities
• Have the ability to to work in collaboration with external agencies and professionals
• Have excellent organisational and administrative skills and able to prioritise effectively
• Have experience of maintaining accurate and up-to-date administration, reports and caseload records
• Be able to work as part of a team to identify and plan the support needed to address issues and prevent problems from escalating.
• Be up-to-date on your knowledge of local service provision for appropriate signposting and referrals.
• Be good at establishing positive and constructive relationships with pupils, parents and families
• Be a great communicator with good interpersonal skills

What the school offers its staff

We offer:

• Wonderful pupils in a diverse and inclusive school with a real commitment to the community
• An enthusiastic and highly skilled staff team
• A commitment to on-going professional development to further develop your career with a dedicated Personal Growth Partner (PGP) to support and guide your career pathway
• A powerful ethos based on improving children’s lives through outstanding education
• A deeply committed staff and Board of Governors, constantly striving for improvement and excellence
• Active and engaged parents and carers
• A genuine commitment to ensure a respectful work life balance and regular opportunities to socialise with colleagues

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.

Closing date: 12pm Wednesday 17th June 2026 (We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications).

Shortlisting and invite to interview: Thursday 18th June 2026

Shortlisted candidate interviews: Tuesday 23rd June 2026

School visits: Are essential and can be arranged via email.

Commitment to safeguarding

Clapham Manor Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

CMPS Family Liaison Officer (Safeguarding & Attendance) JD.PS May '26.pdf - 305 KB (opens in new tab)

About Clapham Manor Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 376 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Clapham Manor Primary School website
• Email address: hr@clapham-manor.co.uk
• Phone number: 020 7622 3919
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/clapham-manor-primary-school

Clapham Manor Primary, situated in the heart of Clapham in the Borough of Lambeth, is a two form entry primary school and nursery . The school sits at the heart of the Clapham community and strives, through the moto of ‘Growing Brighter Futures’ to ensure the community and children experience a base of solid academic learning wrapped up in education of the whole person for a 21st Century life.

Arranging a visit to Clapham Manor Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@clapham-manor.co.uk.

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