ASSISTANT HOME SCHOOL LIAISON OFFICER GRADE 4, SCP 6-11 (actual salary: £17,562 - £19,445) 30 hours per week, term time only PERMANENT Start date for permanent role 1 st September 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter* Be the link that makes the difference! Join us as an Assistant Home School Liaison Officer and help us build bridges between home and school—every single day. Do you have a heart for young people and a gift for communication? Are you someone who can spot when something’s not quite right—and step in with empathy and action? If you believe that every student deserves support at school and at home, we’d love to hear from you. As our Assistant Home School Liaison Officer, you’ll work closely with families, students, and staff to break down barriers to learning. You’ll support attendance, wellbeing, and engagement—helping students feel seen, supported, and safe. Whether it’s making a call home, meeting with a parent, checking in with a student, or working with external agencies—you’ll be a trusted, consistent presence that makes all the difference. You’ll need to be someone who: Builds trust quickly and communicates with compassion Has experience working with young people or families (in education, care, youth work, etc.) Understands the importance of good attendance and wellbeing in student success Stays calm under pressure and handles sensitive situations with care Is organised, proactive, and great at following up Holds a full UK driving license and has access to a vehicle Joseph Leckie Academy is a vibrant, exciting and innovative mixed 11-18 Academy with an overall positive progress score every year since 2017 and within the top 3 non-selective schools in Walsall every year since 2017. With our excellent results, being graded as ‘Good’ across all areas by Ofsted (October 2021) and our continual desire and drive to keep moving forward, this is an exciting time for you to join our team. We offer a highly supportive environment and are committed to ensuring outstanding teaching, behaviour, progress and achievement. Ofsted commented that “ Staff are proud to work in our Academy .” They also noted that: “ Pupils are proud of their school. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) thrive. They receive strong support. Pupils with SEND speak highly of this strong support. They say, ‘support staff know us well.” This post represents a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to make a real difference to our drive to continue to raise standards of education in the Academy. If you believe that you have the skills and abilities to take on this role, we would love to hear from you. We can offer you: - Friendly and supportive staff across the Academy A highly experienced Extended Senior Leadership Ream for support and advice Excellent support and professional development opportunities including opportunities to undertake our own in-house CPD programmes. A well established and supportive Induction programme for all staff at all levels. The opportunity to work with a highly supportive, well-established, dedicated and visible Leadership Team Excellent resources, programs and technology to support learning A high focus on staff well-being with staff social events, staff sports, well-being counsellor, Academy Nurse, well-being co-ordinator for staff, staff breakfasts, employee assistance programme and much more… A large and expanding Academy at the forefront of change and growth, with high standards and an ambitious desire to better the lives of our students and impact further on our wider community. You don’t need to have all the answers—just the commitment to show up, support, and help our students thrive. If you’re passionate about people and believe no child should fall through the cracks—this is your moment. Apply today and help us strengthen the school-family connection that helps every child succeed. Application process: Please see the attached job description and person specification and address this in your application and supporting statement. Joseph Leckie Academy is an equal opportunities employer and fully committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of students and candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. We welcome visits to the Academy, please contact Anna Morgan to arrange for a visit. Closing date for applications: 23 rd July 2025 at 8.00am Please send completed applications to Anna Morgan. recruitment@josephleckieacademy.co.uk Joseph Leckie Academy is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of students and candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. Joseph Leckie Academy Walstead Road West, Walsall, WS5 4PG Tel: 01922 721071 Fax: 01922 641497 Email: a.morgan@josephleckieacademy.co.uk Associate Principal: Ms Rachel Cook CEO: Mr James Ludlow