Staff Vacancies

Family Liaison Officer (Maternity Cover)

Term Time: 36 Hours per Week, 39 Weeks per Year
BEX8.1-BEX8.4 (Dependent on experience)
FTE: £35,109.00 - £37,794.00
Actual salary: £30,603.26 - £32,943.68
Required for beginning of November 2026

Townley Grammar School is an academically selective and socially responsible girls’ state grammar school with a coeducational Sixth Form. Located in the London Borough of Bexley, Townley was founded in 1937 and has over the years established a tradition of academic excellence, scholastic endeavour and lifelong learning. Townley encourages academic, emotional and physical confidence; our students are inspirational learners who have the courage to take risks and the wisdom to learn from their mistakes. The school has exceptional academic, co-curricular and enrichment facilities.

We are seeking to appoint a proactive and dedicated Family Liaison Officer to play a key role in supporting the social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs of our students. Working closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead and external agencies, you will serve as a trusted point of contact for families, providing targeted intervention strategies, holistic support, and guidance through challenging family or personal circumstances.

Townley provides a purposeful work environment, and we seek to recruit and retain dynamic and inspirational staff that share in our vision and commitment.

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional, enthusiastic, and Family Liaison Officer who thrives on hard work and enjoys a challenging but rewarding role.

As our Family Liaison Officer, you will be responsible for providing support and intervention strategies to meet the attendance and achievement needs of students. Provide liaison and support to families, students and staff on how best to fully access the school community and curriculum using the school and community offer.

You must be able to remain calm under pressure, show initiative, great attention to detail and maintain confidentiality with understanding of GDPR. Candidates must be team players and must demonstrate a pleasant and professional approach in dealing with students, staff, parents and visitors.

For further information, please see the Job Description linked below. Please note we do not accept CVs, we kindly ask that you fill out our application form.

We provide a full and robust induction programme for all new members of staff, as part of the school’s Staff Development Programme. Townley Grammar School is committed to the wellbeing and happiness of staff.

The post holder will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Check with appropriate barred list checks, or the equivalent, and must be eligible to work in the UK. All staff are expected to be committed to the Equal Opportunities Policy.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This job description is not necessarily a comprehensive definition of the post.

The closing date for applications is 6th October 2026 at 12pm, with interviews taking place shortly after.

We encourage applicants to apply early as the school reserves the right to close the vacancy should we feel able to appoint an appropriate candidate.

Application Form
Job Description
School prospectus
Inspection report