Family Liaison Officer

Goodwin Academy are seeking an experienced Family Liaison Officer to join our dedicated team in providing support to our students. The successful candidate will work alongside the Attendance Improvement Coordinator and Designated Safeguarding Team, focusing on preventative and early intervention activities to promote student wellbeing and reduce persistent and severe absence.   

Our Family Liaison Officer will be required to work with students across the Academy to ensure that students’ needs do not become a barrier to learning and making progress.  You will be required to understand individual students’ needs and work with subject teachers so that they can develop learning programmes appropriate to the needs of those students

What you will need to succeed:

• Identify students and families of concern or those needing additional support through interpreting attendance and safeguarding.
• Build positive relationships with families and students to enable them to work effectively alongside the school and other statutory providers.
• Work with individuals and groups of students to improve attendance to school and lessons.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure that all documentation relating to interventions is recorded and filed appropriately.

The Family Liaison Officer will ensure the voice of the child is promoted and the needs of the child are considered first in line with the Trust and Academy ethos to ensure that all students achieve their very best.

At Goodwin Academy, our ethos is to encourage our students to be their best self, striving for brilliance in all areas of their learning. We aspire for our students to develop their academic and life skills, so that they become confident, well-rounded and contented individuals and are equipped and ready to be successful for the world of work and the challenges of the 21st Century. 

Goodwin Academy, as part of the Thinking Schools Academy Trust, is committed to transforming the life chances of our students, ensuring that all are supported and encouraged to achieve their personal best. We deliver this through the BEST Agenda - ‘Be Your Best’:

B = Brilliance, E = Enrichment, S = Society and T = Thinking.

To find out more about our school, please click here. 

"Pupils know that their school is a better place in which to learn and thrive. Consequently, they are now achieving well.” "Good" Ofsted 2025

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools across the South West, South, South East and East of England, consisting of early years, primary, secondary and specialist provision. 

We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances.  That’s why we invest in our people, so that our staff are best supported to positively impact our pupils. 

Learn more about our Vision and Values here

What our Trust will offer you:

• Environment:  A newly built school with a stunning teaching environment and state of the art technology.
• Competitive Pay Scales: Our TSAT pay scales exceed national levels.
• Performance Related Pay: We operate a Professional Growth policy that allows us to reward staff who meet their objectives with additional pay for exceptional performance. 
• Pension Scheme Membership: Secure your future with membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Collaborative Support: Benefit from resources, mentoring, and school visits across the Trust.
• Training: Expanded your skills and knowledge with opportunities for Trust-funded apprenticeships and training courses.  
  
• Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
• Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
• Blue Light Card: School staff can now access the Blue Light Card for discounts across a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out and much more!
• TSTARS Staff Recognition: You will be part of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff.
• Convenient Parking: Park for free in our staff car park on-site.
• TSAT Benefits Portal: a one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including employee discounts, dental cover, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership. 

Next Steps

If you are interested in working in our school, benefitting from a supportive network of staff across our Trust we would encourage you to apply.

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

Visits to our schools are encouraged. To arrange a visit please contact Carrie Whiting ([email protected]).

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process, please email [email protected]