Rumworth School
Family Liaison Officer
Required as soon as possible
Salary Range: Grade F Scale Point 17 23 £30,060 to £33,366 FTE
Actual pro rata salary: £25,868 to £28,713 per annum
Hours: 36.25 hours per week, term time plus 10 days
Contract: Full-time and permanent
Rumworth School is a highly regarded Local Education Authority maintained special school in Bolton with an excellent reputation for providing an outstanding provision for all students. We currently cater for a range of learning difficulties and additional needs for 335 students, with a planned building expansion programme to offer 400 places. Our students are aged 11-19 and they all have an EHCP because they have a range of SEND which may include: Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties, Complex Needs, Autistic Spectrum Conditions, Hearing and Visual Impairment, Physical Disability and Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs.
Due to an increase in student numbers, we are seeking to recruit a suitably qualified and experienced Family Liaison Officer (FLO) within a Key Stage at Rumworth School and our 6th Form College. You will assist in tackling underachievement by working in partnership with families, parents, carers, and students. Your aim will be to enable students, particularly the most disadvantaged, to have full access to all educational opportunities and to overcome potential barriers to learning, engagement, and participation.
You will play a key role in monitoring attendance by working closely with relevant staff to support parents and carers in ensuring that young people have the best attendance and punctuality possible, given their individual circumstances, SEND, and medical needs. You will also act as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead and play a leading role in our Key Stage teams who support Safeguarding, Attendance & Behaviour.
Our ethos is “Start with the young person,” and you will be a champion for education as the vehicle to improve life chances and outcomes for our students. Our vision is “You can do it, we will help.” As a member of our staff team, you will embody our philosophy of supporting young people to be more “Confident, Resilient and Independent” through our rich offer of wider life experiences and activities.
We are always keen to recruit staff of the highest calibre, and what matters most to us is that you are the “right fit” for our students and our staff. We welcome applications from colleagues with relevant mainstream experience, as well as those with SEND experience.
How to apply:
Please download and complete the application form and outline your suitability for this post in your letter of application, within a maximum of two sides of A4 paper.
All applications should be returned electronically to Mrs. Marsha Andrews, the Headteacher’s PA: mandrews@rumworth.bolton.sch.uk
Closing date: Tuesday 4th March 2025 at 10:00 am
Shortlisting: Wednesday 5th March 2025
Interview Date: Thursday 6th March 2025, exact timings TBC
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; therefore, as part of our Safer Recruitment process, references will be requested for all shortlisted applicants. Appointments are also subject to the outcome of an enhanced DBS check.
Rumworth School, Armadale Road, Bolton BL3 4TP
Telephone: 01204 333600
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