Coventry City Council Blank Template - Whitley Academy

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Person Specification
Job Title: Home School Liaison Officer
Department/Directorate: Inclusion
Grade: 5
Hours: 37 hours, term time only +
Location: Whitley Academy
KNOWLEDGE
SKILLS &
ABILITIES
EXPERIENCE
&
ACHIEVEMENTS
Job Requirements
Good understanding of the different types of relationships young people/children
need e.g. family peers, professional staff and other young people.
To provide support and to promote these relationships in the interests of the
child/young person.
To work in a non-discriminatory way to ensure that parents/children/staff get fair
treatment.
An awareness of legislation affecting school attendance eg 1996 Education Act
and 1991 Children’s Act.
An awareness of the reasons for non-school attendance and school procedures for
dealing with this.
An understanding of the Code of Practice.
Some understanding of the needs and characteristics of young people.
Understanding of equal opportunities issues and an awareness of what this
involves.
Effective record keeping.
Excellent interpersonal skills eg communication, active listening.
Skills in managing confrontation
Skills in developing strategies for dealing with conflict
Effective communication skills at all levels
To work well with hard to engage parents
Organizational skills to prioritise workload
Skills in liaising effectively with a variety of other agencies
Basic typing/keyboard skills
Ability to investigate and collate relevant information
Ability to write clearly, including complex letters and reports
To be aware of one’s influence as a role model and as a representative of the
school
To work as a reliable member of a team
To be able to influence others and manage discussions to achieve the desired
outcome
To be able to deal with sensitive issues in a confidential manner
To be able to work alone and on own initiative
To be able to provide and coordinate a programme of planned activities before and
after school and at lunchtime
To have a full driving licence and be able to transport pupils when necessary
Good basic education, sufficient to enable the construction of clear and accurate
oral and written reports.
Additional Educational Support Qualification eg Certificate in Literacy and
Numeracy Support
Working with young people in an education environment
Working with young people in a family setting
CAF trained.
A proven track record of relevant work with young people.

EDUCATIONAL
SPECIAL
REQUIREMENTS
Competency in terms of qualifications or life skills equivalent.
An attractive personality to whom pupils respond.
Energy and Enthusiasm.
Self motivated and hard working.
Sense of humour.
Sense of balance and perspective.
All employees of Whitley Academy are requested to comply with the school’s Equal Opportunity Policy when
undertaking the duties of their job.
Responsible to: Inclusions co-ordinators
Reviewed: March 2012
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