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Attendance & Family Liaison Officer
NJC Scale 5, point 12-17 (£28,598 - £31,022 FTE)
Permanent position - 37 Hours per week Term Time + 5 TEDs
Available as soon as possible
Baxter College is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Family Liaison Officer to join our team. We are committed to providing a stimulating and enriched learning environment for all our students, and this role is crucial to building strong, supportive relationships between the school, our students, and their families.
Baxter College is continuing to grow, which brings an exciting opportunity for a driven, ambitious and motivational person to join our school and trust.
Baxter College is a thriving, inclusive secondary school, providing an equitable education experience to the young people of Wyre Forest. The education we provide at Baxter College is built on six values that provide the nurturing conditions for young people to flourish into successful futures.
At Baxter College, our values are essential to creating a positive and productive learning environment. We strive to instill these values in our students through our everyday conduct, both in and out of the classroom.
1. Brilliance: We believe that all students have the potential to be brilliant, and we strive to provide them with the opportunities and support they need to succeed.
2. Accountability: We believe that students are responsible for their own learning, and we expect them to take ownership of their work and be accountable for their actions.
3. EXcellence: We believe that students should strive for excellence in everything they do, and we encourage them to challenge themselves and never give up.
4. Trust: We believe that trust is essential for a positive learning environment, and we trust our students to do their best and behave in a responsible manner.
5. Engagement: We believe that students learn best when they are engaged in their learning, and we create a variety of opportunities for students to be actively involved in their education.
6. Routine: We believe that routines help students feel organised and in control, and we encourage students to develop and follow routines.
Joining our school community will suit those with:
7. A shared commitment to our values and to forming positive working relationships with our community
8. Experience in building and maintaining effective relationships with families and external agencies.
9. Commitment to their own professional development and a culture of open professional dialogue
10. Passion for combating social disadvantage and generating social capital
11. Enthusiasm for innovation in curriculum and assessment
For further details of the post, please refer to the job information pack.
Being part of Severn Academies Educational Trust enables collaboration with best practice across our schools. The Trust is committed to harnessing talent and developing its people and there may be opportunity to undertake further training and development in related disciplines. There may also be flexibility to work across other settings within the trust, for the right candidate.
Other benefits include:
12. Generous Occupational Pension
13. Free confidential Employee Health and Well-being service including access to counselling support
14. Free confidential employee helpline 24/7
15. Incremental pay progression and cost of living increases in line with government policy
16. Flexible working arrangements to support colleagues with work-life balance.
Baxter College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service and will be subject to reference checks.
Application Procedure:
Please submit application forms via Eteach.
Closing date for applications: 9am – 9th February 2026, with interviews being held shortly thereafter
Safeguarding Statement
Baxter College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.