Location

Oswaldtwistle White Ash School, Thwaites Road, Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, BB5 4QG (117 on roll)

Tel: 01254 235772
School website: www.whiteash.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

White Ash successfully meets the needs of pupils with a diverse range of special educational needs from the ages of 5 to 11 years old. We are a happy, nurturing and successful school. We have extremely high expectations of all. The pupils of White Ash are at the very centre of everything we do. The staff team work with dedication, empathy, enthusiasm and love. These qualities together with their expertise create a truly magical learning environment for our very special young people.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Family Liaison / Safeguarding Officer. The successful applicant must be able to form positive relationships with children and young people and be the lead in the areas of Family Support and Welfare. You must be able to liaise with other agencies, service providers and professionals regarding safeguarding, welfare and home liaison.

Tuesday 9am – 3pm
Wednesday 9am-4.30pm
Friday 9am-3pm

The position is part time, term time only (plus 2 weeks over the school holidays), plus inset days. Please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful the salary received will be paid on a pro rata basis. This is a permanent position.

White Ash Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and will undertake the relevant safeguarding checks on all successful applicants. A copy of schools Child Protection policy can be found on our website (www.whiteash.lancs.sch.uk).

Closing date is 9am Monday 2nd November 2026

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

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For an informal discussion please contact:

Please call the Headteacher for further information on 01254 235772

Proposed Interview Date:

16/11/2026

Equal Opportunities statement

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.