Job Overview
The Thomas Lord Audley School
Family Liaison Officer
Salary Grade: Local Government Scale 7 point 19-24
Actual Salary: £23,394 – £25,955
Full time/Part time: 32.5 hours per week 39 weeks per year
Start Date: As soon as possible
The Role
The Thomas Lord Audley School is looking to recruit a Family Liaison Officer. This is a new post and will add to our already outstanding pastoral care. The successful candidate will help to ensure our students are well supported, that they have excellent attendance and will work closely with families to help ensure our young people become the best that they can be.
Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive an overwhelming response.
Some Of Your Key Responsibilities Will Include
* 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.
(The full details can be found in the attached Job Outline and Person Specification).
We're Looking For You 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 work for The Sigma Trust, The Thomas Lord Audley School?
We Can Offer You
* A Competitive Salary
* Robust school CPD training programme that enables you to flourish
* Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships
Employee Benefits Include
* Excellent pension scheme
* A Health Cash Plan
* Employee Assistance Programme providing free and confidential advice
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Eye care plan
* Annual free flu vaccination
* Discounted gym membership at selected local gyms
* Discounted cinema tickets
* Eligible for Blue Light Card
Please note that an integration period applies to all new staff joining the Trust, to support introduction into the organisation.
Additional Information
For additional information about the Trust and this school, please visit our website www.sigmatrust.org.uk
To Apply
To apply for this post, please follow the URL link provided below:
https://careers.sigmatrust.org.uk/Apply/U2l93413nbWEgQXBwbGljYXRpb24gRm9ybSBOb3ZlbWJlciAyMDIzfDM5fDcyOTk3NHwxfHxGYWxzZXwyMTIyfDQxMDY1NTR8MA%3d%3d?i=ezNyeVcIPfo%3d
Please note that only fully completed application forms will be accepted and any CV’s and accompanying covering letters will be disregarded. A Notes for Applicants document is attached for further information.
* Closing date: Midnight, Thursday 10th July 2025
* Shortlisting date: 11th July 2025
* Interviewing date: w/c 14th July 2025
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 process, 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr