Family Liaison Officer - Medina College

Job Posted: 21 August 2026

• Contract Term: Fixed Term
• Location: Newport, Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Part time
• Salary: NJC Scale 5 SCP 12-17 - £23,254 to £25,225 Actual (2026 pay award pending)
• Industries: Education

Medina College is seeking to appoint a Family Liaison Officer to help strengthen relationships between school, students and families and ensure that every young person is supported to engage successfully with their education.

This is a fixed term, part time role (35hpw, Term time only) to end 31/08/27

In this important role, you will work closely with families, pastoral, attendance and safeguarding teams to identify barriers, provide early support and help families access the right services where needed. You will build positive and trusting relationships with parents and carers, support improved attendance and engagement, and act as an important link between home, school and external agencies.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is approachable, compassionate and solution-focused to make a real difference to young people and their families.

Medina College (including The Island VI Form) is a proud member of HISP Multi Academy Trust. A forward-thinking educational community, our shared vision is to create and promote supportive environments that eliminate barriers to education and empower individuals. 

Our school values are Ambition, Courage, Confidence and Kindness, supporting our vision that at Medina College, every young person deserves a path - a journey that nurtures ambition, builds confidence, and empowers each learner to discover who they are, what they can do, and who they can become.

These link closely to the MAT values and are at the heart of everything we do. We are guided by Courage, Ambition, Excellence, Sustainability, Equity, and always putting Pupils First. These values shape how we work together, support one another, and create an inclusive, inspiring environment where every pupil—and every member of staff—can thrive. 

What We Offer

• Term-time, family-friendly working to support a healthy work-life balance.

• Discount schemes, including Blue Light, English Heritage, Cinema tickets and a range of local discounts.

• Membership in the LGPS pension scheme.

• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, including wellbeing and health resources.

• Free onsite parking for convenience.

• Progression opportunities across the HISP MAT schools, supporting your career development.

How to apply

Please see JDPS for further details.

Please note that we cannot accept applications which are not submitted in full, on the official application forms, and we do not accept CVs. Please send completed applications to [email protected]. We encourage early applications and reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. Online searches and references will be taken up for those candidates short-listed for interview. The successful candidate will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Closing 9am on Tuesday 8th September 2026

Interviews Wednesday 17th September 2026