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The Family and Local Authority Liaison Manager will work under the direction of the Executive Headteacher to maintain a culture of excellence in learning and teaching which recognises pupils' individual worth. Supporting the community in promoting positive attitudes to learning amongst pupils and staff with an ability to offer relentless commitment to a cluster of very vulnerable young pupils and their families who need tailored adaptations to access education. All postholders will work with our SEND students across our educational settings.
Job Responsibility
Receive, log and track all consultations received from Local Authorities
Review referral documentation, including: EHCPs, Educational reports, Psychology reports, Social care reports, Risk assessments, Attendance information, Previous placement information, Safeguarding records and child protection information
Ensure consultation responses are completed within statutory timescales
Liaise with school leaders regarding capacity, safeguarding considerations and suitability of placements
Maintain accurate records of all consultations and outcomes
Work proactively with school leaders to maximise occupancy across provisions whilst ensuring placements are appropriate and can be safely and effectively supported
Build and maintain positive professional relationships with commissioning teams, SEND teams and safeguarding professionals
Act as the main point of contact for approximately eight Local Authorities
Attend consultation meetings where required
Respond promptly to enquiries regarding placements and availability
Provide regular updates on consultation outcomes, vacancies and transition arrangements
Undertake professional discussions relating to safeguarding concerns, risk management and pupil suitability
Act as a role model to champion Amegreen Education's vision and values
Comply with Amegreen Education policies and procedures
Undertake personal and professional development activities
Lead a team of professionals
Work in a flexible manner
Requirements
Receive, log and track all consultations received from Local Authorities
Review referral documentation, including: EHCPs, Educational reports, Psychology reports, Social care reports, Risk assessments, Attendance information, Previous placement information, Safeguarding records and child protection information
Ensure consultation responses are completed within statutory timescales
Liaise with school leaders regarding capacity, safeguarding considerations and suitability of placements
Maintain accurate records of all consultations and outcomes
Work proactively with school leaders to maximise occupancy across provisions whilst ensuring placements are appropriate and can be safely and effectively supported
Build and maintain positive professional relationships with commissioning teams, SEND teams and safeguarding professionals
Act as the main point of contact for approximately eight Local Authorities
Attend consultation meetings where required
Respond promptly to enquiries regarding placements and availability
Provide regular updates on consultation outcomes, vacancies and transition arrangements
Undertake professional discussions relating to safeguarding concerns, risk management and pupil suitability
Act as a role model to champion Amegreen Education's vision and values
Comply with Amegreen Education policies and procedures including safeguarding, child protection, health and safety, data protection and confidentiality
Undertake personal and professional development activities and liaise with other staff so knowledge and best practice can be shared
Lead a team of professionals enabling young people to explore and develop their own unique abilities, talents and skills
Work in a flexible manner and be willing to undertake other duties as reasonably requested
Enhanced DBS check
References
What we offer
Free cooked lunch
Dedicated weekly afternoon for CPD, planning and preparation
Competitive salary scale that broadly mirrors the National Teacher Pay Scale
Enhanced company pension scheme
Staff wellbeing and healthy work-life balance (8:00am–4:00pm, Monday to Friday, minimal additional responsibilities outside hours)