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How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*? Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent). If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!Job Title:  Family Liaison LeadLocation: Lamledge School, Shifnal TF11 8SDSalary:      £22,300 per annum (can be negotiated for the right candidate) Hours:      40 hours per week; Monday to FridayContract: Permanent, Term Time onlyUK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship. As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Family Liaison Lead to join our close-knit team at Lamledge School located in Sutton-in-Ashfield.About the roleTo act as a key communication bridge between families and the institution, ensuring that families are supported, informed, and engaged in the wellbeing and development of their pupils or relatives.This position is to lead the provision for students' pastoral and wellbeing development within the School. Key ResponsibilitiesTo work under the instruction and guidance of the SLT.To lead the development of a pastoral team.To support the welfare, development and behaviour of all pupils.To support the accurate implementation of school policies, modelling a high standard of intervention when supporting pupils.Flexible support of staff and students throughout the school day. • Support staff in the implementation of all school policies.Attend AM and PM briefing providing feedback to staff on behaviours and attitudes of students and plans in pace to support students.Contribute to and follow student Positive Support Plans (PSP) and risk assessments (RA) Work with students to ensure maximum effectiveness of PSP and RA.Be on call to support pupils with their specific needs throughout the school day, enabling them to access and engage in the curriculum.Effective and timely communication with parents, carers, social services and other stake holders.Recording and following up of behaviour incidents on sleuth and weekly analysis reporting to inform the Assistant Headteacher of any patterns for intervention.About usLamledge School provides specialist education to pupils with social, emotional and behaviour difficulties. We are within a commutable distance of Telford, Dudley, Stourbridge, Shrewsbury, Stone, Walsall, Wolverhampton and surrounding towns. We are looking to expand our staff team and we hope that we can find the perfect person to join the Lamledge team.We are a small school on the outskirts of Shifnal with stunning grounds and rolling countryside surrounding us. Our staff are dedicated to delivering education in a therapeutic and trauma informed way.Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education and care for vulnerable pupils and young people. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.Why join Acorn Education? BenefitsYour health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:Life AssurancePension scheme with options to increase your contributions“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checksAnd a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroadCycle to Work SchemesElectric Car Purchase SchemeCritical illness coverFamily Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit#1