Job Introduction
Wareham St Mary CE Primary School Website
Parent and Community Liaison Lead
Wareham St Mary CE Primary School
26 hours, flexible
Term-time, plus inset days (39 weeks)
Salary Range: Grade 8-9, SCP 12-25 (£28,598-£36,363 FTE per annum)
Actual Salary: £17,674 - £22,782 per annum pro rata
Permanent
As children of God, we are nurturing, responsible and courageous.
Wareham St Mary CE Primary School is a small, Church of England school at the heart of the community on the edge of the beautiful Jurassic Coast. We are proud that our vision to be nurturing, responsible and courageous encompasses how we treat one another, how we learn and how we develop into citizens of the world. The school has recently achieved a ‘Good’ SIAMS and a ‘Good’ Oftsed rating. The school is part of Coastal Learning Partnership Multi Academy Trust; a vibrant, collaborative Trust of twenty schools working together around shared goals, values and aspirations.
We are looking for a Parent and Community Liaison Lead to join our highly skilled and motivated team. You will support those families which may struggle to engage with school and education, acting as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead and ensuring they feel welcome and heard, that their needs and those of their children are met and that they are actively participating in their child’s education. You will not be judgemental but professionally curious, with keen attention to every detail. As well as maintaining detailed and accurate records, you will be proactive in seeking resources within the community to support our families.
There is some flexibility regarding the number of hours and working pattern, including the option to work a hybrid model from home. This can be discussed in more detail at informal visits and interview.
Visits to the school are warmly encouraged, please contact the Headteacher, Mrs Nicole Davids, on 01929 552517.
Candidates: To apply please send a completed application form to wareham.office@coastalpartnership.co.uk .
Closing Date: Sunday 25th January 2026
We will start to shortlist as applications are received, so we strongly encourage prospective applicants to apply as soon as possible. Please note, we may close the advert prior to the advertised closing date.
Interviews: Friday 30th January 2026
To comply with our statutory safer recruitment practices and obligations, we are unable to shortlist incomplete applications. Please ensure you include a full employment and education history, details of two referees and explain any gaps in employment. CVs will not be accepted.
Coastal Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment.
The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate that they meet the essential elements of the person specification and will be subject to pre-employment checks including a health check, and Enhanced DBS check, Child Barred List check and satisfactory references. We will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern. Applicants are advised that it is an offense to apply for the role if they are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
CLP is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants who meet the person specification will receive equal consideration for employment. We value the fact that our schools are very different, as are our colleagues within them. Our culture is one in which colleagues serve and inspire each other in the spirit of professional generosity; colleagues are empowered to be themselves and to be their best. At CLP, everyone is welcome and encouraged to achieve and be heard.
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