Job Vacancy
Job
Family Liaison Worker
School
Great Clacton C of E Junior School
Contract type
Permanent
Hours
28 hours per week, term time plus inset days (39 weeks per annum)
Salary
Scale 5, Points 10-13 £17,966-£18,856 per annum (full time equivalent salary £27,693-£29,064)
Location
Great Clacton C of E Junior School, Clacton-on-Sea
Job description
We are seeking a caring, dedicated and proactive Family Liaison Worker to join our school community. This rewarding role is at the heart of supporting our children and families, helping to remove barriers to learning and ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive.
The successful candidate will have experience of safeguarding children and be confident in applying safeguarding procedures and policies effectively. They will have a proven ability to build positive relationships with families, providing support, guidance and signposting where needed to improve outcomes for children.
Working closely with pupils, parents, staff and external agencies, the Family Liaison Worker will play a key role in promoting pupil wellbeing, attendance and engagement, helping young children achieve their very best both academically and personally.
We are looking for someone who is compassionate, resilient and an excellent communicator, with a genuine commitment to supporting families and improving children’s life chances. As a valued member of our team, they will actively contribute to school life, working collaboratively with colleagues to create a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment where every child can succeed.
This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled and enthusiastic professional who shares our commitment to safeguarding and supporting children and families within a vibrant junior school setting.
The position will start as soon as possible.
How to apply
To apply for this role, please complete and submit The Vine Schools Trust Application Form.
Applications close: Friday 2nd October 2026
Interviews: Monday 12th October 2026
Great Clacton Church of England Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance, and satisfactory references.
Further information
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The appointment will be subject to a successful enhanced DBS check and additional pre- employment checks. A full job description and person specification, our Privacy Notice and our Recruitment & Selection Policy Statement are available to view.
