Family Liaison
Belfairs Academy, Leigh-on-Sea
Job Ref No. ECC8825434-616S
Position Type: Teaching/Child Support
Pay Range: LGPS 4
Position Start Date: 05/01/2026
Contract Type: Full-time/Part-time
Contract Term: Fixed
Application Close: 21/11/2025 Midnight
Date of Interviews: 26/11/2025
Job Description
Nurture Family Liaison (Term-time only)
LGPS 3 £24,796 (£21,260 pro-rated)
37 hours per week 8.00am to 4pm
Start: January 2026 initial 9 month contract with a view to extend.
Legra Academy Trust provides high quality, high impact early years, primary and secondary education in Essex. Working together, we make a huge impact on the lives and education of both our young people and staff. We are committed to providing professional development for both our staff and governors, in order to achieve sustainable improvement.
Do you have a passion to support children in their personal growth and development?
Are you interested in being part of their journey and possess the interpersonal skills to work with children affected by childhood adversity?
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Primary and Secondary Nurture Base, ‘Elements’ within Darlinghurst and Belfairs Academy.
Elements provides nurture care for a small number of children from local schools.
A maximum of 10 children would be within the base with placements for two-terms ahead of reintegration processes.
You will need a strong commitment to inclusive education and experience of working with vulnerable children aged from Primary and Secondary. Location will be across both sites with family support, home visits and classroom participation.
If you are excited by this prospect, we look forward to your application.
Legra Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Following safer recruitment procedures, this appointment will be subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure Barring Service, online social media checks and satisfactory references. Darlinghurst Academy is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to positive employment policies to promote equal opportunity in employment.
Applications to be sent to: emma.lipscombe@legratrust.org.uk
Closing Date for Applications: 21st November 2025
Interviews: 26th November 2025
Information about the School
Belfairs is a vibrant Academy with 1400 students on roll from 11-18 yrs. We were graded a good school by Ofsted in 2013. We are a highly successful and heavily oversubscribed academy in south east England with high quality and well-resourced facilities. Our staff enjoy excellent opportunities for career development and a childcare voucher and cycle purchase scheme through salary sacrifice.
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.
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Contact Information
Emma Lipscombe
Highlands Boulevard, Leigh-on-Sea
Essex, SS9 3TG
Telephone: 01702 509000
Email: emma.lipscombe@belfairsacademy.org.uk
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