Family Liaison Officer

Looking for a deeply rewarding pastoral role where your skills can transform a whole community? Ossett Academy & Accord Sixth Form are seeking to appoint a proactive and committed Family Liaison Officer to work directly with vulnerable young people and their families in the community, to promote, strengthen, and develop positive engagement with education. In this vital role, you will bridge the gap between home and education, ensuring every pupil has the support they need to thrive. You will work collaboratively with parents and carers, guiding them toward the right support services and helping them champion their child’s success. The position further involves providing professional expertise, advice, and guidance regarding pastoral care, and delivering high-quality, structured programmes that build pupils' confidence and self-esteem. We are seeking a calm, approachable professional to join our school community. Prior experience working with children and young people is highly advantageous, alongside a proven ability to build strong rapport, and directly improve pupil attendance, behaviour, and engagement across the academy. The position is on a full-time basis working Monday to Thursday 8.00am to 4.00pm and Friday 8.00am to 3.30pm, with a half an hour unpaid lunch break per day. We are confident that new staff joining our Trust will feel welcomed and happy to have chosen us. Prospective applicants are welcome to visit prior to applying. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a forward-thinking, ambitious team in a welcoming, friendly school. We strive to create an environment where pupils enjoy learning and are given opportunity to stretch themselves both academically and also through a wide range of other extra-curricular activities. Our success is founded on traditional values set in a warm friendly environment. As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits, and we also encourage prospective candidates to look at our websit