Family Liaison Officer

11 hours ago

Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom Suffolk Jobs Direct Full time
  • Ravenswood Community Primary School
  • Address: Ravenswood Avenue, Ipswich IP3 9UA
  • Salary: £13,706 per annum (actual)
  • Hours: 21 hours per week, 38 weeks per year
  • Contract: Permanent, required ASAP
  • Reference: 8269

Eko Trust is a family of good and outstanding schools situated across London, Brighton and Suffolk. Collaborating seamlessly, we are dedicated to cultivating a supportive environment where our collective goal is to constantly learn and innovate, striving to deliver unparalleled educational outcomes for the children under our care. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact in education and thrive in a collaborative, progressive atmosphere, this is the perfect opportunity to contribute to a community committed to excellence.

Ravenswood Community Primary School are looking for an exceptional individual to join our team in the role of Family Liaison Officer to support our children and their families.

Working across the school with staff, families and children to overcome barriers, you will help to ensure that all children are able to attend school and achieve their full potential.

As part of this role you will act as the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) and abide by the requirements of Annex B of Keeping Children Safe in Education September 2020 and Working Together to Safeguard Children

We require an organised professional who has:

  • experience of working within school family liaison and carrying out the DDSL role
  • excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to remain calm even when under pressure
  • a wealth of experience of delivering family support
  • excellent standards of English, numeracy and competency with ICT
  • the ability to liaise with parents and professionals offering support and challenge as appropriate
  • the ability to work using your own initiative at a highly professional level
  • secure knowledge of safeguarding procedures
  • the willingness to be part of highly performing team
  • a robust personality, able to sensibly manage the challenges of this role. 

Our school can offer: 

  • supportive and friendly staff who work together as a team
  • forward-thinking approaches to learning, professional development, and school improvement
  • continuous professional development & learning opportunities
  • employee benefits scheme offering great discounts from a range of brands 
  • salary sacrifice schemes such as Cycle to Work 
  • an Employee Assistance Programme offering 24/7 access to a confidential employee helpline staffed by trained counsellors
  • access to private GP services, counselling, financial wellbeing advice, physiotherapy, and other specialist services 
  • family-friendly policies and options for flexible working 
  • a commitment to your career aspirations and professional development.

To find out more

We encourage a visit to the school before applying to gather a full understanding of the role and the challenges within it. 

Please read the job description (pdf)

How to apply
 

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Please note CV applications will not be accepted.

Closing date: 3pm, 12 January 2026.

Interview date:  19 January 2026.

Eko Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils attending our schools. As the duties of this post involve regular contact with children, any offer to the successful candidate will be conditional upon an Enhanced DBS check being completed. This post is also subject to a satisfactory probationary period and medical clearance.

You will have access to a support network, CPD opportunities, cycle to work scheme and access to all the benefits of our staff health and wellbeing programme.

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