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Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, between the hours of 09:00 - 16:30. Some flexibility will be required.
Work Base: Site based
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Job Title: Family Liaison Officer and Attendance Lead
Location: Underley Garden School, Kirkby Lonsdale LA6 2DZ
Hours: 40 hours per week Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm
Salary: £32,500 per annum (not pro rata) + Travel allowance
Contract: Permanent Term Time Only
Start: September 2026
UK applicants only - no sponsorship available
About the Role
As our Family Liaison Officer & Attendance Lead, you'll be the key connection between home and school, helping families access the support they need while leading on attendance strategies and contributing to a positive school culture.
Working alongside the Head of School, Designated Safeguarding Lead and Senior Leadership Team, you'll ensure statutory safeguarding responsibilities are met and that pupils receive the right support at the right time.
No two days are the same-one day you could be supporting a family through a home visit, the next attending multi-agency meetings, analysing attendance data or helping deliver safeguarding training to colleagues.
What you will be doing
What you will bring
Experience as a Deputy or Designated Safeguarding Lead is desirable, although training and development can be provided for the right candidate.
About Us
Underley Garden School is a large school with small class sizes, focusing on pupils, aged 5-19, who have a range of complex needs associated with autism and learning disabilities, including complex communication, sensory and behavioural needs associated with their disabilities.
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Why Join Us?
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Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.
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Job Title: Family Liaison Officer and Attendance Lead
Location: Underley Garden School, Kirkby Lonsdale LA6 2DZ
Hours: 40 hours per week Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm
Salary: £32,500 per annum (not pro rata) + Travel allowance
Contract: Permanent Term Time Only
Start: September 2026
UK applicants only - no sponsorship available
About the Role
As our Family Liaison Officer & Attendance Lead, you'll be the key connection between home and school, helping families access the support they need while leading on attendance strategies and contributing to a positive school culture.
Working alongside the Head of School, Designated Safeguarding Lead and Senior Leadership Team, you'll ensure statutory safeguarding responsibilities are met and that pupils receive the right support at the right time.
No two days are the same-one day you could be supporting a family through a home visit, the next attending multi-agency meetings, analysing attendance data or helping deliver safeguarding training to colleagues.
What you will be doing
What you will bring
Experience as a Deputy or Designated Safeguarding Lead is desirable, although training and development can be provided for the right candidate.
About Us
Underley Garden School is a large school with small class sizes, focusing on pupils, aged 5-19, who have a range of complex needs associated with autism and learning disabilities, including complex communication, sensory and behavioural needs associated with their disabilities.
Our School adopts a holistic, person-centred approach to the development of our pupils and endeavours to ensure that they achieve as high a standard as possible. We offer a comprehensive portfolio of education, care and therapy to meet the individual requirements of students with complex special educational needs.
At Underley Garden, we aim to make a positive difference to the personal, social and learning lives of the people entrusted to our care.
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Job Title: Family Liaison Officer and Attendance Lead
Location: Underley Garden School, Kirkby Lonsdale LA6 2DZ
Hours: 40 hours per week Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm
Salary: £32,500 per annum (not pro rata) + Travel allowance
Contract: Permanent Term Time Only
Start: September 2026
UK applicants only - no sponsorship available
About the Role
As our Family Liaison Officer & Attendance Lead, you'll be the key connection between home and school, helping families access the support they need while leading on attendance strategies and contributing to a positive school culture.
Working alongside the Head of School, Designated Safeguarding Lead and Senior Leadership Team, you'll ensure statutory safeguarding responsibilities are met and that pupils receive the right support at the right time.
No two days are the same-one day you could be supporting a family through a home visit, the next attending multi-agency meetings, analysing attendance data or helping deliver safeguarding training to colleagues.
What you will be doing
What you will bring
Experience as a Deputy or Designated Safeguarding Lead is desirable, although training and development can be provided for the right candidate.
About Us
Underley Garden School is a large school with small class sizes, focusing on pupils, aged 5-19, who have a range of complex needs associated with autism and learning disabilities, including complex communication, sensory and behavioural needs associated with their disabilities.
Our School adopts a holistic, person-centred approach to the development of our pupils and endeavours to ensure that they achieve as high a standard as possible. We offer a comprehensive portfolio of education, care and therapy to meet the individual requirements of students with complex special educational needs.
At Underley Garden, we aim to make a positive difference to the personal, social and learning lives of the people entrusted to our care.
Located near the market town of Kirkby Lonsdale on the edge of the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales in a commutable distance of Lancaster, Cumbria and surrounding areas.
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We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running.
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We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.
At OFG we believe in creating a better work life balance
Job Title: Family Liaison Officer and Attendance Lead
Location: Underley Garden School, Kirkby Lonsdale LA6 2DZ
Hours: 40 hours per week Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm
Salary: £32,500 per annum (not pro rata) + Travel allowance
Contract: Permanent Term Time Only
Start: September 2026
UK applicants only - no sponsorship available
About the Role
As our Family Liaison Officer & Attendance Lead, you'll be the key connection between home and school, helping families access the support they need while leading on attendance strategies and contributing to a positive school culture.
Working alongside the Head of School, Designated Safeguarding Lead and Senior Leadership Team, you'll ensure statutory safeguarding responsibilities are met and that pupils receive the right support at the right time.
No two days are the same-one day you could be supporting a family through a home visit, the next attending multi-agency meetings, analysing attendance data or helping deliver safeguarding training to colleagues.
What you will be doing
What you will bring
Experience as a Deputy or Designated Safeguarding Lead is desirable, although training and development can be provided for the right candidate.
About Us
Underley Garden School is a large school with small class sizes, focusing on pupils, aged 5-19, who have a range of complex needs associated with autism and learning disabilities, including complex communication, sensory and behavioural needs associated with their disabilities.
Our School adopts a holistic, person-centred approach to the development of our pupils and endeavours to ensure that they achieve as high a standard as possible. We offer a comprehensive portfolio of education, care and therapy to meet the individual requirements of students with complex special educational needs.
At Underley Garden, we aim to make a positive difference to the personal, social and learning lives of the people entrusted to our care.
Located near the market town of Kirkby Lonsdale on the edge of the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales in a commutable distance of Lancaster, Cumbria and surrounding areas.
For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are pioneering innovative, evidence-based approaches that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for everyone in our care.
We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running.
Why Join Us?
We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.
At OFG we believe in creating a better work life balance
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Location: Underley Garden School, Kirkby Lonsdale LA6 2DZ
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Salary: £32,500 per annum (not pro rata) + Travel allowance
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Start: September 2026
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As our Family Liaison Officer & Attendance Lead, you'll be the key connection between home and school, helping families access the support they need while leading on attendance strategies and contributing to a positive school culture.
Working alongside the Head of School, Designated Safeguarding Lead and Senior Leadership Team, you'll ensure statutory safeguarding responsibilities are met and that pupils receive the right support at the right time.
No two days are the same-one day you could be supporting a family through a home visit, the next attending multi-agency meetings, analysing attendance data or helping deliver safeguarding training to colleagues.
What you will be doing
What you will bring
Experience as a Deputy or Designated Safeguarding Lead is desirable, although training and development can be provided for the right candidate.
About Us
Underley Garden School is a large school with small class sizes, focusing on pupils, aged 5-19, who have a range of complex needs associated with autism and learning disabilities, including complex communication, sensory and behavioural needs associated with their disabilities.
Our School adopts a holistic, person-centred approach to the development of our pupils and endeavours to ensure that they achieve as high a standard as possible. We offer a comprehensive portfolio of education, care and therapy to meet the individual requirements of students with complex special educational needs.
At Underley Garden, we aim to make a positive difference to the personal, social and learning lives of the people entrusted to our care.
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We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running.
Why Join Us?
We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.
At OFG we believe in creating a better work life balance
Job Title: Family Liaison Officer and Attendance Lead
Location: Underley Garden School, Kirkby Lonsdale LA6 2DZ
Hours: 40 hours per week Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm
Salary: £32,500 per annum (not pro rata) + Travel allowance
Contract: Permanent Term Time Only
Start: September 2026
UK applicants only - no sponsorship available
About the Role
As our Family Liaison Officer & Attendance Lead, you'll be the key connection between home and school, helping families access the support they need while leading on attendance strategies and contributing to a positive school culture.
Working alongside the Head of School, Designated Safeguarding Lead and Senior Leadership Team, you'll ensure statutory safeguarding responsibilities are met and that pupils receive the right support at the right time.
No two days are the same-one day you could be supporting a family through a home visit, the next attending multi-agency meetings, analysing attendance data or helping deliver safeguarding training to colleagues.
What you will be doing
What you will bring
Experience as a Deputy or Designated Safeguarding Lead is desirable, although training and development can be provided for the right candidate.
About Us
Underley Garden School is a large school with small class sizes, focusing on pupils, aged 5-19, who have a range of complex needs associated with autism and learning disabilities, including complex communication, sensory and behavioural needs associated with their disabilities.
Our School adopts a holistic, person-centred approach to the development of our pupils and endeavours to ensure that they achieve as high a standard as possible. We offer a comprehensive portfolio of education, care and therapy to meet the individual requirements of students with complex special educational needs.
At Underley Garden, we aim to make a positive difference to the personal, social and learning lives of the people entrusted to our care.
Located near the market town of Kirkby Lonsdale on the edge of the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales in a commutable distance of Lancaster, Cumbria and surrounding areas.
For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are pioneering innovative, evidence-based approaches that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for everyone in our care.
We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running.
Why Join Us?
We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
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At Underley Garden, we aim to make a positive difference to the personal, social and learning lives of the people entrusted to our care.
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For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are pioneering innovative, evidence-based approaches that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for everyone in our care.
We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running.
Why Join Us?
We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.
At OFG we believe in creating a better work life balance
Job Title: Family Liaison Officer and Attendance Lead
Location: Underley Garden School, Kirkby Lonsdale LA6 2DZ
Hours: 40 hours per week Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm
Salary: £32,500 per annum (not pro rata) + Travel allowance
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Start: September 2026
UK applicants only - no sponsorship available
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As our Family Liaison Officer & Attendance Lead, you'll be the key connection between home and school, helping families access the support they need while leading on attendance strategies and contributing to a positive school culture.
Working alongside the Head of School, Designated Safeguarding Lead and Senior Leadership Team, you'll ensure statutory safeguarding responsibilities are met and that pupils receive the right support at the right time.
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What you will be doing
What you will bring
Experience as a Deputy or Designated Safeguarding Lead is desirable, although training and development can be provided for the right candidate.
About Us
Underley Garden School is a large school with small class sizes, focusing on pupils, aged 5-19, who have a range of complex needs associated with autism and learning disabilities, including complex communication, sensory and behavioural needs associated with their disabilities.
Our School adopts a holistic, person-centred approach to the development of our pupils and endeavours to ensure that they achieve as high a standard as possible. We offer a comprehensive portfolio of education, care and therapy to meet the individual requirements of students with complex special educational needs.
At Underley Garden, we aim to make a positive difference to the personal, social and learning lives of the people entrusted to our care.
Located near the market town of Kirkby Lonsdale on the edge of the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales in a commutable distance of Lancaster, Cumbria and surrounding areas.
For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are pioneering innovative, evidence-based approaches that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for everyone in our care.
We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running.
Why Join Us?
We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.
At OFG we believe in creating a better work life balance
Job Title: Family Liaison Officer and Attendance Lead
Location: Underley Garden School, Kirkby Lonsdale LA6 2DZ
Hours: 40 hours per week Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm
Salary: £32,500 per annum (not pro rata) + Travel allowance
Contract: Permanent Term Time Only
Start: September 2026
UK applicants only - no sponsorship available
About the Role
As our Family Liaison Officer & Attendance Lead, you'll be the key connection between home and school, helping families access the support they need while leading on attendance strategies and contributing to a positive school culture.
Working alongside the Head of School, Designated Safeguarding Lead and Senior Leadership Team, you'll ensure statutory safeguarding responsibilities are met and that pupils receive the right support at the right time.
No two days are the same-one day you could be supporting a family through a home visit, the next attending multi-agency meetings, analysing attendance data or helping deliver safeguarding training to colleagues.
What you will be doing
What you will bring
Experience as a Deputy or Designated Safeguarding Lead is desirable, although training and development can be provided for the right candidate.
About Us
Underley Garden School is a large school with small class sizes, focusing on pupils, aged 5-19, who have a range of complex needs associated with autism and learning disabilities, including complex communication, sensory and behavioural needs associated with their disabilities.
Our School adopts a holistic, person-centred approach to the development of our pupils and endeavours to ensure that they achieve as high a standard as possible. We offer a comprehensive portfolio of education, care and therapy to meet the individual requirements of students with complex special educational needs.
At Underley Garden, we aim to make a positive difference to the personal, social and learning lives of the people entrusted to our care.
Located near the market town of Kirkby Lonsdale on the edge of the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales in a commutable distance of Lancaster, Cumbria and surrounding areas.
For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are pioneering innovative, evidence-based approaches that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for everyone in our care.
We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running.
Why Join Us?
We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.
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