Welcome to Medway School Vacancies

Teaching and support vacancies in schools across Medway

Family Liaison Officer/ DDSL – Hempstead Schools Federation

  • Employer: Hempstead Schools Federation
  • Salary: Grade C1- £25183 - £31067 per annum, pro rata (£20631 – £25452 actual)
  • Location: Hempstead Federation
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Working Pattern: Full Time/Term Time
  • Hours: 36.25 hours per week.
  • DBS Check: Enhanced
  • Closing Date: 11/12/2025 at 23:59
  • Reference: HJS/25/327170

Anticipated Start Date: January/February 2026

The pupils and families at Hempstead Junior School deserve the best support we can give them.

The Governors at Hempstead Schools Federation are seeking to appoint a well-organised, pro-active and sensitive individual to the post of Family Liaison Officer, who will work closely with pupils and families and help ensure that pupils achieve to the very best of their ability, in a happy, safe and supportive environment.

Hempstead Schools Federation comprises Hempstead Junior and Infant Schools and is a larger than average school situated in Gillingham, Kent. We provide a friendly learning community which seeks to provide an inclusive education for all our pupils. Both schools are currently judged ‘Good’ by Ofsted and are working towards building on this success.

The Family Liaison Officer will work closely with school and external agency professionals to provide appropriate actions for children experiencing external pressures, helping them to gain full access to their education and maximise their learning potential.  

Interviews will be held on Tuesday or Wednesday 16th or 17th December 2025

Equal Opportunities

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and achieving equal opportunities and combatting discrimination. Any offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of suitable references and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

How to apply

Application Information

Informal visits before application are warmly welcomed.

Information about the school is attached, and completed application forms should be emailed to HR@hsf.medway.sch.uk