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Family Liaison Officer

Ark The King's School, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4JF

This job expired on 19 August 2024 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  September 2024

• Closing date

  19 August 2024 at 10am

• Date listed

  6 August 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £29,269.00 - £32,076.0 FTE (£22,519.00 - £27,497.00) pro rata

Family Liaison Officer job summary

‘Are you seeking a new and rewarding challenge? Do you have a genuine passion for making a difference? If your answer is a resounding 'Yes,' then you might be the ideal candidate we're searching for.’ 

 

About Pontefract Academies Trust 

Pontefract Academies Trust is a cross phase Multi-Academy Trust comprising of nine schools: seven primaries and two 11-16 secondary schools. Our mission is running high quality, high achieving schools that give our children and young people the chance in life they deserve.   

 

Renowned for our commitment to excellence, the Trust has achieved remarkable success, with five of our primary schools ranking within the top 1% nationally for progress.  

 

Additionally, our secondary schools feature among the top three secondary schools in the Wakefield district and top 7% nationally for progress. 

 

About The King's School

The King’s School, part of Pontefract Academies Trust, boasts a rich heritage and a commitment to every student's potential. In 2023, our progress outcomes ranked us in the top 15% of secondary schools nationally, affirming our dedication to excellence. This accolade also secured our position as the third top-performing high school in the Wakefield district. Regardless of background or ability, every student is valued and placed at the heart of our mission. Converting potential into reality isn't just a goal; it's a promise we fulfil daily, ensuring that each individual achieves their highest aspirations. 

About the role 

We are seeking enthusiastic, hardworking and committed Family Liaison Officer to become part of our pastoral team at The King’s School. The candidates will work to increase pupil attendance across the schools.  We are looking for someone to work closely with our students and their families, to engage and support them to ensure they succeed in their education.  

The successful candidate will be responsible for  

• Increasing pupil attendance across the school through leading and management of attendance strategies 
• Engaging with parents and families via home visits or on-site visits to explore and offer support to improve student attendance 
• Liaise with staff, parents, colleagues across the Trust, other education institutions and multi-agency partners to support pupil’s progress and overall development 
• To plan and lead community engagement events 
• Develop processes and procedures to improve the attendance systems 

This post is a 37 hours per week, term time plus two days, permanent contract.    

 

What can we offer you?  

We’re passionate about employee benefits at Pontefract Academies Trust, offering the following as standard to all:  

• Exciting career and leadership pathways supported by outstanding CPD opportunities 
• Generous employer pension (Teachers Pension and West Yorkshire Pension Fund - LGPS). 
• Generous annual leave entitlements paid as part of your annual salary (starting from 26 days annual leave, up to a maximum of 33 days dependent on length of service and grade of role – plus 8 statutory bank holidays).  
• Fantastic family friendly policies with a focus on employee work/life balance.  
• Cycle to work scheme.  
• Discounted gym membership  
• Free eyecare via Specsavers 
• Childcare vouchers 
• Employee wellbeing programme (including physiotherapy, personal or professional concerns on legal, health, finance, wellbeing, and other matters). 
• Discounts at numerous retailers including O2 
• Free flu vaccinations. 

Next steps 

Please click here to view our 2022 – 2025 Trust Strategic Plan.  To find out more about the culture at The King’s School please visit our website. 

We're always thrilled to connect with potential applicants before interviews. If you're curious to learn more or would like to experience the warmth of our wonderful school through a visit, please feel free to reach out at recruitment@kings.patrust.org.uk or give us a call on 01977 601701.   

Please click here  to access our website and submit your application on our Face-Ed system no later than 10:00am on Monday 19th August 2024.   

We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from everyone.  

The Pontefract Academies Trust is wholly committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure and pre-employment checks (including online checks). Shortlisted applicants will also be asked to provide a self-declaration form. 

 

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

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies.

Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred.

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About Ark The King's School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1041 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Ark The King's School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-king-s-school-pontefract

The King's School is one of the oldest schools in Yorkshire and has a reputation for high standards and excellence. Currently, it is the highest performing school in the authority, with the strongest attendance. We are incredibly proud of our place in the community and our reputation for being more than just a secondary school. While we are deeply rooted in our tradition, we are ambitious and future focused for our young people.

Ofsted


The King’s School was inspected in October 2022 and was rated 'Good' in all areas.

2025 Edurio Staff Survey


At The King’s School, the Edurio staff survey results were encouraging. Here’s what some staff had to say…

“I genuinely love working at King’s!”

 “My line manager always takes my personal needs into account. He is consistently supportive, approachable, and shows genuine care and understanding when it comes to my wellbeing.”

Further Information


Working at Ark offers lots of benefits to help staff thrive. Click here to find out more about working with us.


If you are a passionate, dedicated individual that shares our values, then we want to hear from you! Explore our current vacancies to discover your next role… 

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