Leadership

Family Liaison Officer

Ark Kings Academy · Birmingham · Birmingham

Job description

You will be instrumental in our vision “At Ark Kings Academy, every individual will develop the character to thrive in life, education and employment.”

The Family Liaison Officer will work closely with pupils, families, school staff and external agencies to promote positive school attendance, improve communication between home and school, and support families in overcoming barriers to education. The postholder will play a key role in safeguarding and ensuring that all children have access to their entitlement to a full-time education.

To contribute to a workplace culture which has safeguarding and child protection at its heart.

Benefits

Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.

Twice the number of training days as standard.

Generous pension scheme.

Access to Ark rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers

Interest-free loans – up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.

Gym discounts – offering up to 40%.

Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.

Free Soup in Autumn/Winter terms

Free fruit in Spring/Summer terms

Find out more about the benefits of working for Ark at arkonline.org/careers/why-work-with-us/

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About this school

Ark Kings Academy

Academy sponsor led · All-through · Ages 3–18

Good

Pupils: 795
Avg teacher salary: £52,901
Pupil:teacher ratio: 19.4:1
Academy trust: ARK SCHOOLS

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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