At a Glance
- Tasks: Support families and students in engaging with education and well-being.
- Company: Join the welcoming Fulston Manor School community.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Be part of a caring family atmosphere with excellent support and growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives and promote their well-being.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in English and Maths, experience with young people, and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 23485 - 23485 £ per year.
Actual pro rata salary £23,485.00 p.a. for 37 hours
Monday – Thursday: 8.00am – 4.30pm
Friday: 8.00am – 4.00pm (1-hour unpaid lunch break each day)
Term Time only plus 2 training days
Contract Status: Permanent
Closing date: 30th August 2026
Interviews: September 2026
We reserve the right to withdraw the advertisement early and to interview candidates during the advertisement window; candidates are therefore encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience.
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Family Liaison Officer to join the Fulston family. This is a rewarding opportunity to become a highly visible and approachable presence within our school community, supporting families in engaging with their child's education and well-being. You will play a key role in promoting student wellbeing, acting as a vital link between families, students, pastoral staff, and teachers. In this role, you will serve as a supportive point of contact for students, working collaboratively with school staff, external agencies, and families to identify and address barriers to attendance. You will help students engage positively with their education and access the support they need to thrive both academically and emotionally.
The successful candidate will:
- GCSEs (or equivalent), including English and Maths at Grade 5 or above
- Experience working in a school setting or with young people aged 11–19
- Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ideally have experience with Google Classroom and Management Information Systems such as Arbor and ClassCharts
What Fulston Manor School can offer you:
- Encouragement to develop your career
- A friendly, strong and supportive team
- A family atmosphere with welcoming staff and students
- A caring environment with well-being and work/life balance at its core.
- To be part of a whole school team – working together to achieve and valuing every individual’s contribution
Fulston Manor is consistently one of the highest performing non-selective schools in Kent, this success is based on the quality of our staff and the excellence of our induction and support programmes. The school offers an outstanding learning environment for all its students. Here, at Fulston, we have a strong pastoral system at our core and we pride ourselves on being about strong traditional family values. All staff and students, who join us, are joining the Fulston family and we look forward to welcoming you to this community.
A completed self-disclosure form will be required at the point of selection for interview. Our safeguarding practices prevent us from accepting CV’s. We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Prevent Duty.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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