- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1013 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
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Home Academy Liaison Officer: South London
More than one location, Harris Federation14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
16 November 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
2 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time, term time: Term time only; actual salary £35,534.27 (38 weeks per year, 37.5 hours per week)
Contract type
- Fixed term - 12 months
Full time equivalent salary
- £42,264
Additional allowances
Pension Scheme (LGPS) + Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan + Additional Harris Benefits
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a passionate and proactive individual to join us as a Home Academy Liaison Officer, based primarily at Harris Academy Morden and also working with Harris Academy Merton and Harris Academy Purley. In this rewarding role, you will help improve attendance, wellbeing, engagement and outcomes for vulnerable pupils and their families.
Working in partnership with academy leadership teams, pastoral and safeguarding staff, families, local authorities, housing services, charities and other partner organisations, you will identify, support and advocate for disadvantaged students and families, with a particular focus on those experiencing homelessness, housing instability and other barriers to education.
This role is term-time only, and is offered on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The actual salary will be £35,534.27 (38 weeks per year, 37.5 hours per week).
We would like to hear from you if you have:
- Experience working with children, young people or families facing disadvantage.
- Strong relationship-building, communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including school staff, parents and external agencies.
- Experience handling sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to maintain accurate records.
- A commitment to improving outcomes for disadvantaged children and young people.
- A good understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.
- The ability to work independently and manage a varied caseload effectively.
- The willingness and ability to travel regularly between Harris academies.
For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.
What the school offers its staff
Harris has a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.You will also have access to a variety of benefits, support programmes and initiatives including:
- Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression
- Annual loyalty bonus
- Pension scheme (Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contribution
- 26 days' annual leave (inclusive of our Christmas Eve closure day) plus bank holidays, rising to 27 days after 2 years' service, or equivalent for staff on term time contracts
- Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan including cover for routine and specialist healthcare
- Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice
- Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
- Wide range of shopping, leisure, and travel discounts
- 20% off at Tapi Carpets, exclusive to Harris employees
- Interest-free ICT and season ticket loans
Flexible working opportunities
Harris Federation is committed to fostering a positive and supportive working environment for our staff, recognising that achieving a balance between professional and personal responsibilities is essential. We understand that each individual’s circumstances are unique, which is why we offer flexible working options that can be adapted to meet the needs of both the academy and our employees.
Our approach to flexibility includes a range of solutions, from tailored working hours to part-time arrangements, where appropriate, ensuring that we maintain our high standards of education while supporting the wellbeing of our staff. Whether you are a classroom teacher, support staff or part of our senior leadership team, we work together to find solutions that align with both the operational needs of the academy and your professional development.
Harris Federation and our academies are dedicated to creating an inclusive and collaborative environment, where every member of staff can thrive and feel valued in their role.
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.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Identifying and supporting students and families facing homelessness, housing instability and other barriers to education.
- Managing a caseload of pupils and families, providing practical support, advocacy and coordinated interventions.
- Building trusted relationships, acting as a key point of contact for students, families and academy staff.
- Assessing needs and developing support plans in collaboration with families, schools and partner agencies.
- Working across multiple academies to provide direct support and strengthen local practice.
- Coordinating early intervention and ensuring timely support for vulnerable pupils and families.
- Developing effective partnerships with local authorities, housing services, charities and other external organisations.
- Monitoring attendance, wellbeing, engagement and progress to evaluate the impact of interventions.
- Identifying trends and emerging barriers affecting disadvantaged pupils and helping schools develop effective responses.
- Maintaining accurate records and contributing to programme monitoring, reporting and impact measurement.
- Sharing best practice across academies and contributing to reports for senior leaders, funders and other stakeholders.
- Ensuring all work is carried out in line with safeguarding, confidentiality, data protection and Harris Federation policies.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. Before applying, please review our Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders.
Applying for the job
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CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About the schools
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Website
- Harris Federation website
- Email address
- careers@harrisfederation.org.uk
- Phone number
- 02082537777
Making an impact
Educating 1 in 41 young people in London, we have a track record of achieving success through rapid school improvement, and a reputation for running outstanding academies. Our focus is on the most challenging schools in London and turning them into places where every young person has access to a high-quality education.
Commitment to young people in London
Unlike other large multi-academy trusts, we are committed to transforming schools in London and the surrounding areas. This focus on localisation means we intimately know the communities we work in and have the expertise to help our young people from these backgrounds to succeed. It also allows us to build a much stronger whole Federation network, collaborating more closely to share best working practices across our academies.
Centralised support
To ensure our academies can deliver exceptional education to our young people, we provide them with a strong support provision. Our dedicated central team supports all 55 of our academies, acting as a central hub with expertise in Finance, HR, Compliance, Estates, Audit, Recruitment, and IT, and many more. This centralised structure takes away much of the educational administration from our academy colleagues, allowing them to focus on what they do best – developing bright futures for our young people.
Experts in education
We are focused solely on education and have a team of experienced senior leaders who drive our ambition to deliver outstanding learning opportunities to as many young people as possible. Our organisation is led by people who have extensive experience working in education and know exactly what it is like to be at the forefront of teaching.
School Details
Harris Academy Purley
Harris Academy Morden
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 873 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
Harris Academy Merton
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1371 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
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