Family Liaison and Attendance Officer
Listed on 2026-10-13
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Education / Teaching
School Counseling & Student Support, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Education Administration
- Job type:
Family Liaison and Attendance Officer - Contract:
Permanent - Work pattern:
Full-time - Salary:
Please see below - Date posted:
Thursday 17 September 2026 - Closing date for applications:
Monday 28 September 2026 - Employer:
Westmorland and Furness Council
Family Liaison and Attendance Officer
Term Time Only (plus one week of Inset)
Monday to Friday (37 hours per week)
OS9 Grade 9 SCP 23-24 £ 35,570-£36,581 (£18.44-£18.96 per hour)
Actual Salary £31,286 - £32,175 Pro Rata
To commence as soon as possible
Ulverston Victoria High School is an exceptional school at the heart of its community and is defined by its warmth and inclusivity. Our students and their teachers work hard, seek to achieve the very highest standards in all they do and are respectful of each other and of their community.
We are seeking to appoint a Family Liaison and Attendance Officer to ensure our pupils receive the best possible opportunities to succeed, who will continue to develop appropriate strategies to support young people who are not maintaining high levels of school attendance.
The successful candidate will have recent experience of working with young people and a good level of education with a minimum of 5 GCSE’s at A* - C /9 – 4 or equivalent.
Please see the introduction and applicant guidance notes and view the job description and person specification on our school website for further details.
Closing date for applications:
Monday 28th September 2026 at 9am
Interview Date:
Thursday 1st October 2026
Ulverston Victoria High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, in line with statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, Revised September 2026, and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment.
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, UVHS will undertake general online searches for all shortlisted candidates which may include social media and video platforms. Online searches will only examine data which is publicly available, and the aim is to identify any incidents or issues. Any areas of concern will be discussed during the interview process.
All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of employment vetting checks including an enhanced check through the Disclosure and Barring Service, Teacher Prohibition Checks through the Teacher Regulation Agency, suitable references, Proof of Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory pre-employment health check and professional qualifications.
Ulverston Victoria High School
Springfield Road
Ulverston
LA12 0EB
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