What is the job role?

HOME SCHOOL LIAISON OFFICER - Meadow Park School

37 hours a week

39 weeks a year 

Grade 5 £22,571 - £28,226 FTE (£19,499 - £24,384 Actual Salary)

Permanent.

Starting November 2022

Based at Meadow Park School, Abbey Road, Coventry CV3 4BD

Finham Park Multi Academy Trust is a growing organisation, which is currently made up of 7 schools across Coventry and Warwickshire of which Meadow Park School is the most recently affiliated. The Primary and Secondary schools in Finham Park MAT will set out to pioneer, innovate and deliver a “World Class” education for all.

At Meadow Park School we are committed to nurturing excellence, growing aspiration and thriving together. Meadow Park School strives to achieve excellent outcomes for young people, but also provides opportunities for them to be creative, innovative and to enjoy their learning.

We are seeking to appoint a professional and enthusiastic Home School Liaison Officer to support children whose education is at risk due to attendance related issues. To take particular note of attendance issues with vulnerable groups especially Looked After Children, SEN, FSM/PP, EAL and to take appropriate action as necessary.  To assess need, implement effective action and evaluate outcomes against agreed objectives.  The successful applicant will join a growing team of support staff who are committed to ensuring that Meadow Park students have the best educational experience possible.

The successful candidate must be:

- Committed to making a positive difference to the lives of students and staff.

- Resilient with a strong personal drive.

- Passionate about securing the most productive learning opportunities for students in school.

- Values driven, dedicated to “Thrive Together”

We will offer you:

- A positive and innovative learning culture, where wellbeing and workload are effectively managed.

- A dedicated, highly skilled and committed staff, upholding high expectations and aspirations for all of our students.

- A strong sense of community and a warm, welcoming workplace.

- Frequent opportunities to collaborate with teachers and support staff from the other schools in the MAT to develop and share best practice.

- A vibrant, modern building and facilities in a beautiful location within easy reach of the M40/M6 corridor.

Are you looking for your next challenge? Do you relish the chance to support colleagues to secure rapid sustained school improvement? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! We look forward to receiving your application.

Candidates who submit an application form before the closing date, may be invited for interview early, therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible.

Please see below an application form to download. Application forms to be returned to apply@finhampark.co.uk

Closing date:   Monday 7th November at 9am  

Interview date:   TBC

Our school 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 candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.

Online Checks

In line with KCSIE (Keeping children Safe in Education) 2022 we will complete online searches as part of our due diligence on all shortlisted candidates. If anything is identified as part of these checks they will be discussed with you at interview. If any safeguarding concerns are identified we reserve the right to withdraw your application.

Who are we looking for?

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

Coventry City Council