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School Liaison Officer

Lift Unity City, Middlesbrough, TS3 8RE

This job expired on 28 August 2024 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  September 2024

• Closing date

  28 August 2024 at 1:41pm

• Date listed

  31 July 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £28282 - £32076 per annum

School Liaison Officer job summary

Salary: NJC 16-23 FTE £28282 - £32076 - (Actual Salary - £24,217 - £27,466)+ AET Wellbeing Cash Plan + Pension Scheme (LGPS) + Additional AET Benefits Hours: TTO plus 5 PD days (39 weeks - full time, 37 hours) Start date: September 2024 The role: We are looking for skilled and enthusiastic individuals to provide exceptional support services to our pupils, teachers and leaders. As a key member of our support team, the School Liaison Officer will work with staff identifying children and families who may benefit from support and work closely with them to help them engage with the school context and the educational opportunities: Including extended services on offer at the school and in the community, in order to help drive improvements in student attendance, and student wellbeing ensuring the academy meets statutory obligations and targets in order to contribute to raising achievement across the school. What we are looking for: The successful candidate will be a committed team player with excellent organisational skills along with the following: * A minimum of 2 years' experience of direct work with children and families * Thorough, comprehensive and up to date knowledge of safeguarding legislation and best practice * Knowledge of local agencies both statutory and voluntary * A working knowledge and theoretical understanding of the education system particularly children with additional needs * Have experience, awareness and understanding of working with policies and procedures relating to children's services The School: Unity City Academy is a successful and growing provider of 11 to 16 education in the east end of Middlesbrough. The Academy has recently achieved an Ofsted "Good" rating in all categories and has over 900 students on roll, 64% of whom are pupil premium. UCA is part of AET which in turn means we have access to a wide range of training and educational opportunities. Unity City Academy has an incredibly passionate staff body that strives to ensure that children do not just achieve academic excellence but that our students are worldwise, cultured and proud of their individuality. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. Visits to the school regarding this role are welcome, please contact: (please note during school holidays opportunities to visit are limited) The role is due to commence September 2024 Closing date: 30th August Interviews are scheduled to take place or as soon as possible after the closing date We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. In line with our safeguarding practices we are unable to accept CV's. We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Prevent Duty. Academies Enterprise Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part time and flexible working opportunities will be considered. We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Lift Schools is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

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About Lift Unity City

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1027 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Lift Unity City website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/unity-city-academy

Welcome to Lift Unity City where our vision is of a school in which staff and students have a determination to succeed, a love of learning, pride in the school and a strength of character. We are committed to ensuring that all students are equipped with the academic and emotional skills which will allow them to lead successful and fulfilling lives.

All students follow a vision programme which aims to develop nine key character traits (curiosity, courage, empathy, enthusiasm, gratitude, integrity, resilience, self-belief and self-control). These character traits have been shown to boost academic performance and increase the chances of future success. Tutors and pupils work closely to develop these characteristics, tracking pupil progress throughout the year and intervening where necessary.

We take from a very diverse catchment area which means that our students are at the heart of everything we do, and we challenge and support them to achieve their full potential. You will find our students to be engaging, proud to live in and give back to their community and are ready to learn – all we need is you!

Ofsted

During our last inspection Lift Unity City secured a ‘Good’ Ofsted rating (May 2022).

WHY JOIN OUR SCHOOL?

Who is Lift Schools?

Lift Schools is made up of 57 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 33,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives – and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential.

Our mission:

We will provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day.
With excellent leadership and teaching in every school, we will help children go on to lead successful and happy lives.
We will work with others beyond our network to benefit more children and communities.
Development:

We are committed to developing all staff at all levels through high quality development opportunities, resources, and experiences that will support you on your professional learning journey with Lift Schools.

Lifestyle:

We champion agile/flexible working across the Trust to help our people achieve an optimal work/life balance.

Money:

All staff have access to our pension schemes (Local Government Pension Scheme and Teachers’ Pension Scheme). Everyone has free access to financial advice & support and can access a wide range of retail discounts through our Lift Schools Benefits scheme. We also offer Technology Loans to help with any big digital purchases.

Wellbeing:

We recognise that mental wellbeing is just as important as physical and have set up employee assistance programmes which offer free and confidential counselling 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our employees can access our health cash place scheme from BHSF.

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