Family Liaison & Safeguarding Manager

Employer

The Aspire Learning Federation

Grade 5 SP Range 18-24
. Actual salary of £35,520 - £38,739 p.a.

Full time
. 36 hours per week/52 weeks per year

Temporary for 1 year

Head of School

1st September 2026

• Have a good understanding of and uphold safeguarding systems and procedures
• Provide a positive offer of support to parents/carers
• Support new families through the admissions process
• Acknowledge the importance of the parent’s role in supporting their child to achieve
• Deal with issues which may arise in a pupil’s home or in their education
• Encourage parents to enter into a partnership with the school
• Monitor attendance of individual pupils and liaise with EWO to support families
• Be able to open channels to discuss additional family support, training and other needs for individual families
• Be able to sign post parents and carers to avenues of support

This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference, significantly contributing to the education provision at Elm Park Primary and across the Aspire Learning Federation.

The post will be 5 days a week, 36 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. The successful candidate must be prepared to work flexibly when required.

Havering Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The protection of our pupils from abuse is the responsibility of all staff within our schools, superseding any other considerations. Therefore Havering Schools comply with the Department for Education ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance.

It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit, prior to their interview, a self‑declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Upon submission of this information, online checks may be carried out.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; the successful applicant will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure check. Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from obtaining a position with the School.

Havering Schools aim to promote and ensure equality of opportunity and equal treatment for all. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment regardless of gender, marital status, race, colour, nationality (including citizenship), ethnic or national origins, disabilities, age, sexual orientation, responsibility for dependants, religious or political affiliation and trade union activities. All matters related to employment are decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

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Closing date for applications: 17th July 2026

Interviews: w/c 17th August 2026