Family Liaison Officer
| Posting date: | 15 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £28,293 to £29,556 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 January 2026 |
| Location: | London, SW20 |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Rutlish School, London Borough of Merton |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Family Liaison Officer / Attendance Officer
Salary: Full time £32,535 - £33,987 /Actual £28,293 - £29,556
Grade: ME7 Point 12 - 15
Hours: 35 hours per week, 39weeks per year (Term Time + Inset Days)
Contract: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
We are looking to appoint a dedicated and committed Family Liaison Officer / Attendance Officer to work with an already strong pastoral and attendance team to improve the life chances of young people by supporting their engagement in education. For full details, see the Job Information Pack and Application Form which are available at www.rutlish.merton.sch.uk
Completed applications should be e-mailed to jobs@rutlish.merton.sch.uk by 10:00am on Monday, 5th January 2026
No Agencies or CVs please as these will not be considered for shortlisting
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. All applicants are required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. We fully support the London Borough of Merton’s Equal Opportunities Policy.
The role of the Family Liaison Officer is to work with families to tackle the non-engagement in education and lack of achievement in young people who attend Rutlish. This will be done by working with the most vulnerable families, parents, carers and children to enable all young people to access educational opportunities.
Salary: Full time £32,535 - £33,987 /Actual £28,293 - £29,556
Grade: ME7 Point 12 - 15
Hours: 35 hours per week, 39weeks per year (Term Time + Inset Days)
Contract: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
We are looking to appoint a dedicated and committed Family Liaison Officer / Attendance Officer to work with an already strong pastoral and attendance team to improve the life chances of young people by supporting their engagement in education. For full details, see the Job Information Pack and Application Form which are available at www.rutlish.merton.sch.uk
Completed applications should be e-mailed to jobs@rutlish.merton.sch.uk by 10:00am on Monday, 5th January 2026
No Agencies or CVs please as these will not be considered for shortlisting
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. All applicants are required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. We fully support the London Borough of Merton’s Equal Opportunities Policy.
The role of the Family Liaison Officer is to work with families to tackle the non-engagement in education and lack of achievement in young people who attend Rutlish. This will be done by working with the most vulnerable families, parents, carers and children to enable all young people to access educational opportunities.