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Family Liaison & Wellbeing Officer
Sir William Burrough Primary School
Source: UK Teaching Vacancies API · original listing ↗
Source date: 11/3/2026
About this role
Are you passionate about supporting children and families to overcome barriers to learning and thrive both academically and emotionally? Sir William Burrough Primary School is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Family Liaison and Wellbeing Officer to join our committed team. This is a rewarding opportunity to play a key role in supporting vulnerable pupils and their families, helping to ensure every child is safe, engaged and able to access the very best educational opportunities. About the Role Working closely with senior leaders, safeguarding professionals, staff, families and external agencies, you will provide both pastoral and practical support to pupils and parents, helping to improve attendance, wellbeing, behaviour and engagement with school. You will be a trusted point of contact for families and will work proactively to identify needs early, coordinate support and build positive relationships that enable children to flourish. Key Responsibilities • Act as a key safeguarding contact, working with families, staff and external agencies to support vulnerable pupils. • Provide pastoral, emotional and behavioural support to identified children. • Deliver targeted interventions to improve pupil wellbeing, engagement and learning. • Support the monitoring and improvement of attendance and punctuality. • Build positive relationships with parents and provide guidance and practical support to families. • Conduct home visits where appropriate to support pupil wellbeing and safeguarding. • Work closely with external agencies to secure additional support for children and families. • Help organise and deliver parent workshops and family engagement activities. • Maintain accurate records and contribute to safeguarding and wellbeing plans. • Promote strong partnerships between home and school to improve outcomes for pupils. We Are Looking For Someone Who: • Has experience working with children, families or vulnerable individuals. • Has a strong understanding of safeguarding practice and child protection procedures. • Is an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills. • Can build positive and supportive relationships with pupils, parents and professionals. • Is organised, resilient and able to manage a diverse workload. • Has experience working with external agencies and multi-agency teams. • Is committed to inclusion, equality and improving outcomes for all children. We Can Offer: • A welcoming and supportive school community. • Dedicated and experienced leadership. • Opportunities for professional development and training. • The opportunity to make a significant difference to the lives of children and families. • A friendly and collaborative working environment. No agencies please. Apply today. Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a suitable candidate be appointed. Don't delay, apply now!