Family Liaison Worker / Attendance Officer at Mill House School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/MHS/33962

Location

Old Hall Farm, Whitestitch Lane, Coventry, Warwickshire, CV7 7JE

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

£28,198.00 Annually (Actual)

Closing Date

Midday, Fri 3rd Jul, 2026

Start Date

September 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

Tuesday 7th July 2026

Interview Date(s) Tuesday 7th July 2026

About this Role

Job Purpose
Due to the continued growth and success of our school, we are seeking to appoint an empathetic and proactive Family Liaison Worker / Attendance Officer to join the team at Mill House School. This is an excellent opportunity to support our commitment to achieving exceptional outcomes for all pupils.

About the Role
You will play a vital role in improving attendance, strengthening family engagement, and removing barriers to learning. Working closely with pupils, families, and staff, you will build strong relationships, promote positive routines, and ensure every young person is supported to thrive.

About You
We are looking for someone who:

Has experience working with young people and families
Can engage and support families in a positive, solution-focused way
Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Is calm, resilient, and highly organised
Shares our commitment to a nurturing, inclusive environment

Why Work for Us?
Mill House School is a high-achieving specialist setting with outstanding behaviour and attitudes, offering a calm, purposeful environment where pupils flourish. You will join a supportive, experienced team dedicated to transforming lives through a personalised, ambitious approach.

Staff feel valued and benefit from strong CPD opportunities, a collaborative culture, and a genuine focus on wellbeing.

Be part of a school where relationships matter, and your work makes a lasting difference. We can offer:

Early finish on Fridays – students leave at 1:30 pm, allowing dedicated time for CPD and staff development.
A calm, nurturing working environment where staff feel valued and supported.
Access to animals on-site, including emotional support dogs, creating a therapeutic and relaxed atmosphere for both pupils and staff.
Free tea and coffee throughout the day, because we know the little things matter!
A highly competitive salary structure.
A workplace pension scheme through Smart Pension.
Additional dedicated time beyond PPA for staff coaching and personal growth.
Onsite access to a wellbeing lead for staff support.
Free onsite parking for staff.
Regular CPD opportunities to support your career growth.

We seek highly motivated and committed individuals who:

Have a genuine empathy for the challenges our pupils face and a strong desire to make a difference.
Possess secure subject knowledge within the secondary phase.
Are adaptable, resilient, and solution focused.
Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Thrive as part of a supportive and collaborative team.
Have experience working with pupils with autism and high anxiety (desirable).
Are IT literate and able to integrate technology into their teaching.