Location: Canterbury, Kent
Job Title: School Community Liaison Officer
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Dependent on experience
Contract Type: Full-time

About the School

A welcoming primary school in Canterbury is seeking a confident and approachable Community Liaison Officer to strengthen communication between the school, families and the wider community. This position would suit someone who enjoys building positive relationships and can provide practical support to families while working closely with school staff.

About the Role

You will help improve engagement with families, support communication and assist the school in responding to community needs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Acting as a point of contact for families seeking school-related information.

• Supporting communication between parents, school staff and relevant services.

• Helping coordinate parent meetings, community events and engagement activities.

• Maintaining accurate records of enquiries, referrals and follow-up actions.

• Supporting attendance and family engagement initiatives where appropriate.

• Signposting families to relevant services and escalating safeguarding concerns through the school's established procedures.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in community engagement, family support or school administration.

• Experience working with families in an educational or public-service setting is desirable.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• A sensitive, professional approach when dealing with confidential matters.

• Strong record-keeping skills and an understanding of safeguarding boundaries.

An enhanced DBS check will be required in line with the role.

How to Apply

If you have experience supporting families or building community relationships and would like to work in a school environment, please send your CV for consideration.