Pastoral Support Officer

Job Title: Home–School Liaison Officer

The Home–School Liaison Officer plays a key role in improving student attendance and addressing persistent non-attendance. By working closely with students, parents or guardians, staff, and external agencies, you will help raise attendance rates and contribute to students\’ overall well-being and academic success.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Inclusion Lead, Pupil Premium Lead, Heads of House, and Attendance Welfare Officer to support students and families facing barriers to education.
• Serve as a vital link between students, families, staff, and external service providers.
• Provide targeted assistance to vulnerable students—especially those with persistent absence—and advocate on their behalf.
• Identify and address barriers to attendance, offering solutions that encourage consistent school participation.
• Promote and champion attendance and well-being across the school community.
• Develop and deliver (or assist with) intervention programmes for individuals or groups to help students and families overcome attendance challenges.
• Liaise with external agencies to seek appropriate support and advice for students and families.
• Support students in overcoming obstacles to learning to maximise their educational opportunities.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic records of referrals and interactions with external services.
• Provide administrative support to assist with the effective delivery of student support services.
• Deliver targeted support, as directed by senior staff, to improve the progress and attainment of students whose education is affected by attendance issues.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £25,992.00-£27,016.00 per year

Application question(s):

• Do you have a driving Licence
• Do you have a enhanced DBS
• When are you available to Start

Work Location: In person