Family Liaison Officer

Overview

Build Positive Relationships, Achieve Positive Outcomes at The Thomas Lord Audley School.Are you looking to join a community that is truly dedicated to the success and well-being of its students? Do you have the skills to help every student reach their full potential, both academically and personally?At The Thomas Lord Audley School, our vision is to empower our young people to be the best that they can be. All our staff are highly committed to creating a positive learning environment and excellent relationships, allowing every student to grow and develop. We''re looking for a dedicated Family Liaison Officer to become a vital part of our community and help us continue to create a school that is characterised by positivity, challenge, and enjoyment.Whether you''re an experienced professional or just starting your career, we offer a dynamic and stimulating environment where you can truly thrive.

The successful candidate will work 32.5 hours per week

This is a 39-week-per-year role, which includes term time, non-pupil days.

A Day In The Life

You''ll be responsible for bringing your passion and expertise to the following areas:

To make offsite visits to families and alternative education providers (own transport is essential).

To provide direct support with students and with parents/carers in order to support the work undertaken in school.

To promote and facilitate pupils’ attendance at school.

To help establish and maintain positive relationships between school staff and parents/carers and encourage the consistent use of behaviour management techniques at home.

What We''re Looking For

You are the perfect fit for our team if you have:

Experience of working with young people in school

Experience of working with families

The ability to work independently and as part of a team

Strong organisational skills

Why Choose The Sigma Trust?We believe in investing in our staff and fostering a culture of collaboration. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive package designed to support your professional and personal life.

Professional Development

A robust CPD training program that empowers you to flourish. Unrivalled opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the Trust, sharing ideas and building strong professional relationships.

Employee Benefits

A competitive salary and excellent pension scheme. A Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme for your well-being. Exclusive perks like the Cycle to Work scheme, discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets, and eligibility for a Blue Light Card.

Commitment to Safeguarding and Diversity

The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment processes, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.The Sigma Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded in our vision ''To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts'', where we believe we are strong and more successful working together, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.

To Apply

Ready to take the next step? Find out more about the role and apply by 22nd September 2025 at Midday - 12:00pm via the following link:

https://www.tla.essex.sch.uk/career-opportunitiesPlease note that only fully completed application forms will be accepted and we reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive an overwhelming response. Candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date, so an early application is ..... full job details .....