Attendance & Family Liaison Officer
Start date: December 2026
Salary: Full Time Equivalent £28,886 / Actual £24,925
Hours: 37.5 per week, 8am - 4pm Monday to Friday with flexibility required during exam periods
Contract type: Permanent
Term time only: 38 school weeks plus training days
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed person to join us as our Attendance & Family Liaison Officer Assistant. This rewarding role focuses on supporting students who are severely absent from education, helping them to overcome barriers and successfully re-engage with learning. Working as part of a dedicated and supportive team, you will play a key role in promoting the attendance, welfare, and educational outcomes of some of our most vulnerable students.
You will work closely with families, school staff, external agencies, and the SEND team to identify the challenges affecting attendance and develop effective strategies to address them. Through a proactive, compassionate, and relentless approach, you will empower students to access the education they deserve and ensure that their educational needs remain a priority.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Experience of working in an educational setting
- Ability to build effective and professional relationships
- A resilient attitude with strong advocacy skills
- Excellent communication and teamworking skills
People often say after their first visit to The Cornerstone Academy how distinctive the school is, how pioneering we are and yet also how our care and compassion clearly permeates all of our work in all the best ways. Imagine, then, how transformative that environment is for the children who study and grow into adults here. This also applies to our staff; we have a fantastic team, and we are all very proud to be working at the academy.
Closing date: Monday 2nd November - noon
Interviews will be held on Thursday 5th November
Please contact Samantha Arnold on 01202 676789 or arnolds@cornerstoneacademy.org.uk if you have any enquiries regarding this post.
This school is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share the same commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.
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Attendance & Family Liaison Officer in Poole employer: The Cornerstone Academy
The Cornerstone Academy is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment for its staff. As an Attendance & Family Liaison Officer, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable students while working alongside a passionate team committed to educational excellence. With a focus on professional development and a culture that prioritises collaboration and compassion, this role offers a rewarding career path in a vibrant educational setting.
