We are looking for a passionate and proactive individual to join us as a Home Academy Liaison Officer, working across two academies in North London, Harris Academy St John’s Wood and Harris Academy Tottenham. In this rewarding role, you will help improve attendance, wellbeing, engagement and outcomes for vulnerable pupils and their families.
Working in partnership with academy leadership teams, pastoral and safeguarding staff, families, local authorities, housing services, charities and other partner organisations, you will identify, support and advocate for disadvantaged students and families, with a particular focus on those experiencing homelessness, housing instability and other barriers to education.
This role is term-time only, and is offered on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The actual salary will be £35,534.27 (38 weeks per year, 37.5 hours per week).
We would like to hear from you if you have:
- Experience working with children, young people or families facing disadvantage.
- Strong relationship-building, communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including school staff, parents and external agencies.
- Experience handling sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to maintain accurate records.
- A commitment to improving outcomes for disadvantaged children and young people.
- A good understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.
- The ability to work independently and manage a varied caseload effectively.
- The willingness and ability to travel regularly between Harris academies.
For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.
