Family School Liaison Officer

Cheney School is a popular, high-performing school located in the heart of Oxford serving a diverse community of students who are eager to learn and to be challenged. You can read the outcome of our recent Ofsted inspection here: Ofsted Report

We are committed to continuous professional development and have wide-ranging training and development opportunities. We are also mindful of the competing demands people face in their lives and are happy to consider part-time applications. 

We are looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Family School Liaison Officer to join a thriving and well-resourced Learning Support Department. This role will involve planning, preparing and delivering learning activities to targeted individuals/small groups. Monitoring pupils and assessing, recording and reporting on pupil’s achievement. 

This is a valuable opportunity for an individual who:

• Has experience of working with and supporting young people with a high level of physical, emotional and learning needs;
• Has an ability to work flexibly and independently; 
• Has a desire to promote high expectations and aspirations for young people;
• Enjoys helping young people to overcome barriers to learning in order to raise attainment and achievement. 

Visits to the school prior to interview are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit or if you would like more information about the role, please contact Becky Robson, Head of Student Progress (Prime Pupils), on: rro@cheney.oxon.sch.uk or on 01865 755 114

The position is for 37 hours per week, term-time plus five additional days. It is a Grade 8 post (points 26 to 29) which attracts a salary of £20,614.94 - £22,864.22 per annum (depending on experience).

The position comes with membership of a comprehensive Healthcare Benefits Plan.

How to Apply:

Please download an application pack from below and email it to: vacancies@cheney.oxon.sch.uk

Closing date: 8am, Friday 14 December 2018

Interviews: TBC

The Community Schools Alliance Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check before taking up the post, along with pre-employment safeguarding checks.