School Family Liaison Lead

Job Vacancy: Pastoral Support & Attendance Lead
The Dingle Primary School
Learning, Laughter and Friendship

Start Date: 1^st September 2025

Hours: Part time: 28 hours – 5 mornings and 3 afternoons; term time only 38 weeks
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Grade 6 £27,711 to £30,060 plus pay award pending
Closing Date for Applications: 12^th May 2025

 

Are you passionate about making a real difference in children’s lives?
Do you have the experience and empathy to support families, champion attendance, and help pupils thrive emotionally and socially?

The Dingle Primary School is looking to appoint a Pastoral Support & Attendance Lead to join our caring, dedicated team. This is a key role in ensuring our children feel safe, supported, and ready to learn.

 

Main Responsibilities:

• Lead on Attendance Management:
  Monitor attendance data, follow up on absences, work with families and external agencies to improve attendance outcomes.
• Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead:
  Support the Designated Safeguarding Lead in safeguarding matters, including attending Child in Need, Child Protection, and multi-agency meetings.
• Family Support & Signposting:
  Build trusting relationships with families, provide practical support, and guide them toward relevant services and external agencies.
• Support SEN Provision:
  Work alongside the SENCO and class teachers to deliver targeted interventions focusing on emotional literacy and wellbeing, and the national curriculum to children with additional needs.

 

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience in a pastoral or safeguarding role (preferably in an educational setting).
• Understands child protection and safeguarding procedures (DSL training desirable).
• Can engage and build strong relationships with pupils, families, and professionals.
• Is empathetic, resilient, and calm under pressure.
• Is highly organised, proactive, and a team player.
• Has experience supporting children with SEND or emotional needs.

 

We can offer you:

• A supportive and welcoming school community.
• A strong commitment to your professional development and wellbeing.
• The chance to make a lasting impact on our children and their families.
• A school where every child is known and nurtured.

 

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed!
To arrange a visit or request an application pack, please contact Charly Clarke, SBM finance@dingle.cheshire.sch.uk or telephone 01270 918 988.