Family Liaison, Attendance and Safeguarding Lead

We are looking for a dynamic and compassionate individual to join our dedicated team at Sunshine Academy as a Family Liaison, Attendance and Safeguarding Lead. This role is pivotal in ensuring that all our pupils receive the support they need to succeed academically and emotionally, while also building strong partnerships with families.

You will work closely with pupils, parents, staff, and external agencies to implement effective strategies to manage behaviour, promote positive learning environments, and strengthen family engagement in the school community.

Main Responsibilities (see attached job description for further details):

To maintain regular contact with families/carers of vulnerable children to keep them informed of the child’s needs and progress, and to secure positive family support and involvement.

Devise ways in which to support the emotional wellbeing of pupils, including anger management, self-esteem, emotional resilience etc.

To develop a 1:1 mentoring relationship with children needing particular behavioural or social support in achieving the goals.

To represent the school at social services and local safeguarding meetings and briefings.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and their families and have the skills and experience to support students with diverse needs, we would love to hear from you.