Home School Liaison Manager, Arbour Vale School

Salary: Level 5 point 24.1 to Level 6 point 31 (FTE £25,346.00 - £31,008.00 + SSA allowance £1,264 per annum)

Location: Arbour Vale School, Slough, SL2

Working Pattern: 37 hours per week, Monday – Thursday 8.30am – 16.30pm;  Friday 8.30am – 16.00pm Term Time plus 5 weeks in the holidays

Start Date: September 2022 subject to clearance checks

Arbour Vale School is a special school in Slough for pupils aged 2 to 19 with a wide range of educational needs. With over 300 pupils on roll, it is one of the largest special schools in the country and meets the needs of children and young people with moderate learning difficulties, severe learning difficulties with profound and multiple needs as well pupils with autism.

The school is purpose built with specialist facilities including a dedicated nursery and post-16 base, soft-play area, hydrotherapy pool, multi-sensory room, a newly refurbished library, well-equipped IT suite, dedicated music room and large sports hall.

Arbour Vale School is a vibrant and welcoming community and offers many opportunities for professionals who want a rewarding career enabling young people to achieve their full potential irrespective of their personal learning needs. To find out more about us visit www.arbourvaleschool.org 

The Postholder, supporting the work of the Assistant Principal (SENDCo) and Assistant Principal Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), will support the coordination of internal Services responding to and providing proactive support to families. Through early intervention, the postholder will work directly with families and/or our vulnerable young people. The postholder will seek to engage and work collaboratively with a range of external support agencies. In addition, the Postholder will support the work of the DSL and Attendance Officer to monitor attendance and ensure appropriate work/resources are made available.

The specific responsibilities of this post require a flexible approach to working hours during term time and holiday periods. A minimum of 6 hours per day core time is expected during term time. 

There will be a requirement to undertake home visits at times to suit parents within lone working guidelines. Availability as the first point of contact (‘on-call’) in responding to vulnerable children/families in need during holiday times will be agreed through line management. 

Please see the attached job description for full details on the role and the skills, experience and knowledge we are looking for.

Arbour Vale School is part of Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust, an established family of specialist academies and college centres that provide for over 1500 pupils and students with a wide range of learning abilities and additional needs. To find out more about us, and what makes us a special place to work please visit https://www.ohcat.org/work-for-us/

For an informal discussion about the role, candidates are invited to contact Mandy Shokar via email Mandy.Shokar@arbourvaleschool.org   

To apply for the role please use the quick apply option to submit an application. If you have any queries, please contact HR@arbourvaleschool.org  

Your application form will be scored according to each of the requirements laid out in the person specification for this role. Please demonstrate in your statement how your experience, skills and knowledge match the criteria that are required for the role. Failure to show evidence will result in your application not being shortlisted for interview.

Please note that CV applications will not be considered.

Closing Date: Tuesday 7th June 2022 

Interviews will take place on: w/c 13th June 2022

Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointments made will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.