Family Liaison Support Officer

At the heart of the Trust's vision is a belief that students deserve the best educationalexperience with aspirational curriculum provision and enrichment opportunities. Westrive for personal and academic achievement within a safe, inclusive and enrichedlearning environment: opening minds, opening doors to learning opportunities andopening up pathways to successful futures.Our AimsOur aim is to ensure that all schools within the Trust aspire to be 'Outstanding' and, withour support, hold a minimum of a 'Good Provider' rating from Ofsted.Our FutureWe have an appetite for continuous improvement and development, with an overallambition of expanding the Trust to develop a local partnership of schools, covering both Ms Kim Earle, CEOprimary and secondary phases. This will enable us to foster true partnership and Achieve and Learn Trustcollaborative work that both supports and challenges member schools., Family Liaison Support Officer to join our team. This vital role isfocused on supporting pupils to ensure they have full access toeducational opportunities and overcome barriers to learning andparticipation. The Family Liaison Support Officer will work closely withfamilies, parents, carers, and pupils to promote positive educationaloutcomes, enhance school attendance, and support overall wellbeing.,

• Act as a liaison between school, families, and external
agencies to support the needs of pupils and their families.
• Monitor pupil attendance, working closely with the Senior
Attendance Officer to address attendance issues and encourage punctuality.
• Assist families in overcoming barriers to learning, such as
issues around school attendance or engagement, by offering tailored support.
• Provide advice, information, and support to parents and carers
on a range of school-related matters, promoting engagement with the school.
• Attend meetings and contribute to the development and
implementation of child and family support plans.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with pupils and
their families, providing practical help and guidance where needed.
• Collaborate with teaching staff, senior leaders, and external
professionals to develop and implement strategies that promote positive pupil outcomes., At Reddish Value High School, we are dedicated to providing aninclusive and supportive environment for both our students and staff.You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on thelives of our pupils and their families. If you are passionate aboutsupporting pupils and families, and you want to help tackleunderachievement by removing barriers to learning, we would love tohear from you., JOB PURPOSE: The role of the Family Liaison Officer is to assist in tackling underachievement by working in partnership with families, parents, carers and pupils in a school context. The Family Liaison officer aims to enable pupils, particularly the most disadvantaged, to have full access to educational opportunities and to overcome barriers to learning and participation. This includes monitoring attendance and working closely with education Welfare to support parents and carers with getting their child to school on time every day. It can also involve contacting professionals if there are concerns and attending meetings based on a plan to support the child and family.,
• To work with the child, their family and the pastoral team to identify and determine the
reasons for absence
• To implement strategies to address absences and work in a variety of ways to support,
motivate and challenge pupils to raise levels of attendance
• To conduct home visits
• To work with the year teams to implement attendance and wellbeing interventions. This
includes the data tracking of the interventions
• To ensure that profiles and progress reports are written on all pupils, by published deadlines,
and that these conform to School Policy
• To liaise with the appropriate colleagues to ensure that the educational needs of all pupils
are met
• Make home visits to talk to parents about issues and to offer advice about strategies to deal
with problems - complete the EHA form with parents
• Liaise with relevant professionals and individuals, e.g. education welfare officer, educational
psychologists, the police and social services
• Undertake a range of administrative duties relevant to the post, which includes maintaining
accurate electronical records, preparing written reports and evaluations, sending letters to parents and completing the EHA forms online
• Refer cases: refer cases for enforcement actions and completing recommended actions
• Support families: provide support and information to families in a sensitive and
compassionate manner
• Promote positive attendance: work with school Leadership to develop attendance policies,
organize awareness campaigns and reward students for good attendance
• Monitor attendance: look for patterns and trends in attendance data to plan and implement
targeted support
• Ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times
• Any other duties as directed by the Senior Manager, To create and maintain a disciplined learning environment that enables pupils to achieve
highly
• To participate in opportunities to aid professional development. Such opportunities will reflect
the School's approach to performance management and include strategies for extending professional experiences, in consultation with your line manager
• To work collaboratively with colleagues
• To participate in staff meetings, school routines, meetings with parents, pupils and other
professional bodies as appropriate and for the safety and well-being of pupils Communications
• To attend appropriate meetings where relevant to provide feedback to relevant colleagues
• To attend teaching team meetings when required and contribute to discussions
• To contribute with effective liaison with institutions outside the School
• To liaise with the nominated Senior Leadership Team/Line Manager/ HOY/HOF/SENCO/
Safeguarding Officer/Attendance Officer/ Pastoral team/external agencies/advisors as required
• To develop positive relationships and maintain contact with families and carers
• To maintain regular liaison with relevant pastoral and teaching staff in order to discuss,
monitor and review progress of identified pupils on Pastoral Support Programmes and following reintegration from the Internal Exclusion Unit. Resources
• Ensure that relevant resources are kept up to date, catalogued and sorted in an organised
way, and accessible to staff
• To oversee that equipment and resources for inclusion comply with health and safety
requirements General Requirements All staff are expected to:
• Work towards and support the academy vision and current objectives outlined in the
Academy Improvement Plan.
• Contribute to the school's programme of extra-curricular activities e.g helping at Open
Evening.
• Support and contribute to the school's responsibility for safeguarding students.
• Work within the school's health and safety policy to ensure a safe working environment
for staff, students and visitors.
• Work within the Trust's School's Equality Objectives to promote equality of opportunity for
all students and staff, both current and prospective.
• Maintain high professional standards of attendance, punctuality, appearance, conduct
and positive, courteous relations with students, parents/carers and colleagues.


• Proven experience in a similar role or working with families in
a supportive capacity, ideally within an educational context.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build
effective relationships with pupils, families, and external professionals.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple
tasks and priorities.
• A proactive, empathetic, and non-judgmental approach to
supporting families in need.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and a commitment to
child protection., GCSE Level Maths and English (Grade A-C) A/C/I Essential Teaching related qualification e.g QTS/HLTA A/C/I Desirable qualification or equivalent Training in SEBD/SEN A/I Desirable 2. Experience Experience of working successfully with pupils with A/I Essential Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties Experience of working with pupils/young people and A/I Essential their families Experience of working in a Community/family setting A/ I Essential Experience of contributing to, implementing and A/I Desirable reporting on personal action plans, EHA and MCAFs. 3. Knowledge Excellent communication skills written and verbal with A/I Essential the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences including education and care professionals, school staff, pupils and their families. Knowledge of record keeping systems A/I Desirable 4. Skills & Abilities Good literacy and numeracy skills A/I Essential Essential Ability to develop positive relationships with the target A/I Essential groups Essential Essential Ability to lead and motivate others. A/I Essential Ability to create and deliver an ambitious vision for A/I Essential SEMH pupils Desirable Ability to work effectively with colleagues from across A/I the curriculum Ability to work on one's own initiative A/I Essential Ability to maintain complete confidentiality, and act with sensitivity and discretion at all times A/I Essential Ability to contribute to whole school improvement A/I Essential 5. Attitude and Approach Smart, professional appearance. I Essential Boundless energy and vision; resilience and 'can do' A/I Essential approach. Positive and proactive approach to continuous A/I Essential improvement.

I am very proud as Acting Headteacher to welcome and introduce you to Reddish Vale High School (RVHS). Ourschool is emerging from a turbulent time of late and has already gone through an exciting period of transition andimprovement. Through values driven leadership, which is underpinned by dedicated teaching and support staff,the school is on an exciting pathway in ensuring that all its learners are enabled in realising their full potential.This is my mission. Here at RVHS, we are dedicated to ensuring our vision to 'Positively Changing Lives -through personal growth academic excellence ' becomes a reality for the entire school community.High quality, committed staff, provide a positive, disciplined and nurturing environmentthat inspires a passion for learning so that every learner progresses and can thrive. Ourlearners are encouraged to achieve their best personally, academically and socially. As a result, we are seeing improved levels of academic attainment and progressthroughout the school. High expectations and standards are driven through teamworkand underpinned through the school's core values of; Respect, Aspiration,Determination and Independence .Are you ready to be part of something special? We are at an exciting point in ourschool's journey, with new leadership, significant growth, and a commitment toinvestment in both staff and facilities.We are looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our dynamic team aswe continue to grow and enhance the educational experience for our students. This isan incredible opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking school that values Mr Darren Moroney,collaboration and excellence in teaching and learning. Acting Headteacher Reddish Vale High SchoolAs part of our continued growth and commitment to providing the best possibleeducation for our students, we are seeking to appoint a number of talented and


• An engaging, creative and welcoming The successful candidate will be expected to
environment. take up the appointment as soon as possible.
• Holiday entitlement of 26 days, plus Bank The position will be based at Reddish Vale
Holidays, increasing to 31 days after five High School, Stockport. years of service.
• The post is based on 36.25 hours per week.
• Membership of Greater Manchester The post is a salaried position and overtime is
Pension Scheme, with excellent employer not paid unless due to exceptional contributions. circumstances.
• Free on-site parking. All our schools operate a no-smoking policy on
• On-site canteen facilities. the whole of its sites.
• Staff room with free refreshments.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Occupational Health and Counselling
services available.
• Supported by a talented, highly motivated,
committed and professional team of colleagues.
• Active and supportive Governing Bodies
and Senior Leadership Teams.
• CPD opportunities for all staff.
• A great place to work.