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Castleford Academy is an 11-16 over subscribed, successful mixed comprehensive of over 1,500 pupils offering a rich and deep curriculum. We are firmly committed to establishing first class standards and are proud of our achievements. Our expectations are high and this is reflected in our very successful academic record.
The academy is part of Castleford Academy Trust. Leaders challenge and support all stakeholders to achieve outstanding outcomes for all pupils across the Trust. We value and develop our staff by attracting and retaining high quality teachers, supporting them to achieve their best and create opportunities for professional growth and development.
Family Liaison Officer
37 hours per week
Term Time + 5 days
Grade 6 SCP 12-18
Actual Salary £23,808-£26,555 (£27,711- £30,559 FTE)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to support our attendance provision here at Castleford Academy.
You will:
· Promote excellent levels of attendance across the Academy.
· Work alongside Attendance Improvement Officers and senior leaders to implement academy wide attendance strategies.
· Engage with parents and families via home visits or on-site visits to explore and offer support to improve student attendance.
· Support and challenge both pupils and their families to improve their attendance.
· Contribute the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of pupils who attend the academy.
· Liaise with external agencies, to support pupils and their families to improve attendance.
You will be/have:
· A confident and effective communicator.
· Relentless in your drive to improve attendance, thinking outside of the box to develop attendance initiatives, working in partnership with other colleagues and stakeholders where appropriate.
· Experience of working with families with complex needs.
· Excellent literacy, numeracy and IT skills.
· Proven organisational, time management and problem solving skills.
· The ability to deal with emotion packed situations in a calm and professional manner.
· Ability to relate well to children and adults.
· Flexible and adaptable with a 'can do' attitude.
As part of our team at Castleford Academy Trust, you will have access to a comprehensive package of wellbeing support designed exclusively for schools, providing access to a team of in-house wellbeing experts, counsellors, nurses and physiotherapists.
Castleford Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. For all positions at Castleford Academy, you are required to complete a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check prior to appointment.
Application forms can be downloaded from our website. Completed applications should be addressed to Mr Wesley Bush, Headteacher at the school address or via email to
Providing suitable interest, the closing date for applications is Tuesday 16th September 2025, interviews will be held shortly after.
For further information on the school, the role and how to apply please visit or telephone Miss Kirsty Triplett, HR Manager on
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £27,711.00-£30,559.00 per year
Work Location: In person