Job Description

Could you help improve school attendance and support families to overcome barriers to education?

Do you have experience working with children, young people and families?

Are you confident in analysing data and using it to drive positive change?

Can you build trusted relationships and work collaboratively with external agencies?

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of pupils and their families?

If so, this could be the ideal role for you.

We are seeking a School Attendance/Family Liaison Officer.

You will benefit from:

Working with children Job stability Local government pension scheme Access to varied training programmes and online training Employee Assistance Programme Cycle to work scheme A supportive team and working environment An interesting and varied role

Important Details:

Contract:

Permanent, Term Time Only.

Salary:

Grade 5, Scale Point 13-19, 29,064 - 32,061 pro rata (actual Pay 24,340.90 - 27,478.20 per annum).

Working Pattern:

Monday - Friday, 35 hours per week,

flexible working considered.

Start Date:

6th January 2026.

Pension:

Greater Manchester Pension Fund with employer contributions of 17.2%.

Location:

Parrs Wood Road, Didsbury, M20 6BX.

Duties of the School Attendance/Family Liaison Officer:

You will work proactively to:

Monitor and analyse pupil attendance data to identify patterns and concerns. Support pupils and families at risk of persistent absence. Lead attendance initiatives, campaigns and home visits. Prepare documentation for legal sanctions and court proceedings. Build strong relationships with families and external agencies. Champion the school's attendance policies and procedures.

The School Attendance/Family Liaison Officer:

Have experience working with children, young people and families. Hold a full, clean UK driving licence and have access to their own transport. Be confident in using data to inform decisions. Be able to work independently and manage a caseload. Have excellent communication and IT skills. Be resilient, empathetic and solution-focused. Be willing to undertake lone and joint home visits. Be committed to safeguarding and inclusive education.

Advantages but not essential:

Experience delivering parenting or support programmes. Willingness to present prosecution cases in court. Experience of training or group facilitation.

Are you the Family Liaison & Attendance Officer we are searching for?

If so, please get in touch - email the HR team at hr@thebarlowrchigh.co.uk

Closing date: Wednesday 26th November 2025, 8.00am

Interview: Week Beginning 1st December 2025

About our School

The Barlow is a highly successful, mixed, 11-16 Catholic comprehensive school.

In July 2024, Ofsted judged our school to be 'Good' in all categories.

In May 2025

, our school was judged

'Outstanding' in all categories in the Catholic Schools Inspection

. Our examination results are strong; above national average in most subject areas. We are a diverse and inclusive community, with high standards of pupil behaviour and a calm and purposeful learning environment. The school is located in Didsbury, a popular area of south Manchester, with excellent transport links.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and protecting the wellbeing of children and young people, and expects all staff to share their commitment. An enhanced DBS and social media screening are required for all successful applicants.

Our school is passionate about diversity and treat everyone equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 29,064.00-32,061.00 per year

Benefits:

Canteen Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Transport links
Work Location: In person