Home/School Liaison Officer

Clayton Hall Academy, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 3DN

11 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  29 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  18 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday - Friday - typically 8am - 4pm during the school term.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Starting at £24927

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a Home/School Liaison Officer to join our team at Clayton Hall Academy.

We are looking for someone to play a crucial role in promoting student attendance and addressing barriers to learning. The focus is on enabling students to achieve their full potential by overcoming obstacles and facilitating engagement with education.

We are looking for someone who is dedicated and hardworking, and someone who enjoys, even relishes, a school environment.

What the school offers its staff

Clayton Hall Academy is an academy where we all strive for excellence. We have a real sense of community, and being part of the community is incredibly important to us. Our team approach is evident in everything that we do, and this has been a key factor in securing school improvement in recent years. Furthermore, Clayton Hall Academy is part of the Windsor Academy Trust where the support, guidance and cross-school work is of a high quality.

We firmly believe in the importance of all of our students achieving an excellent education, which in turn enables our students to believe that they can achieve their dreams with hard work, determination and self-motivation.

The value of being part of our team should not be underestimated, joining Clayton Hall Academy will mean that you will be part of a supportive and dedicated group of staff who will invest in your professional development. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your abilities and knowledge whilst working in a supportive environment in conjunction with other very dedicated and professional staff.

If you wish to visit the Academy or speak to the Deputy Headteacher, please contact Gareth Pass on 01782 367650 or gpass@claytonhall.windsoracademytrust.org.uk

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

Clayton Hall Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check applies to all roles within the Trust(formerly CRB).
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, please be aware that online searches of shortlisted candidates may take place as part of our due diligence processes.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

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About Clayton Hall Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 780 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Clayton Hall Academy website
• Email address: srowell@windsoracademytrust.org.uk
• Phone number: 01782 973017
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/clayton-hall-academy

Clayton Hall Academy has recently joined Windsor Academy Trust and is based on the outskirts of Newcastle under Lyme. We are a friendly and vibrant 11- 16 academy based in Clayton. We welcome teachers and professional services staff who are enthusiastic, energetic and dedicated individuals with a talent for working with young people and a love of education.
We know our staff are our most valuable resource and we have an excellent team. We are seeking colleagues who can build robust and effective relationships with staff, parents and the wider community in order to further the ethos of the Trust.

Arranging a visit to Clayton Hall Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email srowell@windsoracademytrust.org.uk.

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