Home and School Liaison Officer

Responsibilities

• Maintaining a close working relationship with staff in schools to get information concerning students\’ attendance.
• Having physical meetings with parents and pupils either at the school or at their homes.
• Ensuring families get their benefits.
• Taking court actions when necessary through the magistrates\’ courts.
• Arranging education for pupils both at home and in schools.
• Writing letters and case notes to parents to keep them informed of the latest developments.
• Ensuring that the schools\’ computerised records are updated.
• Carefully handling highly sensitive information.
• Ensuring set deadlines and targets are met and beaten if possible.

We believe that no child should be limited by where they\’ve come from; that every child within the BMAT family deserves the chance to move on from where they are now to somewhere better. This belief – this attitude – is non‑negotiable for us here at BMAT.

About the Trust

BMAT is a thriving community of schools, committed to providing an outstanding education for every student attending one of our schools. We create environments where individuals matter, confidence flourishes, and every child can achieve exceptional outcomes. We currently oversee seven secondary academies and five primary academies, primarily located in Harlow, with additional sites in Newham and Stansted.

The Trust\’s vision is clear – to work together to smash through the barriers that prevent children from becoming confident, high‑achieving, and independent individuals.

Benefits

• Generous employer pension contribution through Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme.