Attendance, Safeguarding, and Family Liaison Officer (ASFLO)
Location: Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
Salary: £23,631 - £27,370 per annum (depending on experience)
Contract: Full-time, Term-time only (39 weeks per year)
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on children's lives? Do you have experience in safeguarding, school attendance, and family support? If so, we want to hear from you!
About Us
We work on behalf of a vibrant and inclusive primary school located in Aylesbury, dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for all pupils. The school community is committed to ensuring that every child achieves their full potential, and we recognize that excellent attendance and robust safeguarding are crucial to this mission. We are a premier education recruitment agency dedicated to serving primary schools across the UK. We specialize in connecting passionate and qualified educators with schools in need of their expertise. Our mission is to support primary education by ensuring that every classroom is staffed with capable and inspiring teachers who are committed to fostering a nurturing and effective learning environment.
The Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Attendance, Safeguarding, and Family Liaison Officer to join the team. This is a key role within the school, where you will work closely with pupils, families, and staff to promote excellent attendance, ensure the safeguarding of all pupils, and provide essential support to families.
Key Responsibilities:
Attendance Management:
- Monitor and track pupil attendance, identifying patterns of concern and addressing issues promptly.
- Work with families to overcome barriers to regular school attendance.
- Implement attendance improvement strategies and support interventions.
- Prepare attendance reports and liaise with the Local Authority regarding attendance matters.
Safeguarding:
- Act as one of the school's Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL), ensuring that all safeguarding policies and procedures are followed.
- Respond to safeguarding concerns, making referrals to external agencies as necessary.
- Maintain accurate records of safeguarding incidents and actions taken.
- Provide training and support to staff on safeguarding issues.
Family Liaison:
- Build strong relationships with families, offering support and guidance to help them engage effectively with the school.
- Assist families in accessing external support services when necessary.
- Organize and lead family workshops and events to promote engagement and well-being.
- Act as a point of contact for parents/carers with concerns about their child's welfare or education.
The Ideal Candidate:
- Experience in a similar role within an educational setting.
- A thorough understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, parents, and staff.
- Knowledge of attendance management and strategies to promote good attendance.
- Empathy, patience, and a commitment to supporting the well-being of children and families.
- Relevant qualifications or training in safeguarding, education, or social care (e.g., DSL training) is desirable.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing a varied workload effectively.
What We Offer:
- A supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- The chance to make a real difference in the lives of our pupils and their families.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role.
If this position isn't quite what you are looking for, please still get in touch to discuss other available roles. If you also know of someone else who may be interested, earn extra money with our referral bonus, up to £250!
If you have not received a response within 7 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. For other available positions please refer to our website.
Dunbar Education is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding to ensure the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, to share this commitment. To adhere with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all registrations will be required to fill out our application form in, to receive work. This will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. Dunbar Education is an equal opportunities employer and recognises the value of and seeks to achieve a diverse workforce in schools. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Dunbar Education is a member of ASPCo compliance plus, for more information please refer to our recruitment & selection policy statement.
