About this role
Are you a proactive leader ready to strategically influence student outcomes through maximising attendance?
Join us as an Education Welfare Officer/Attendance Manager, where you will lead the attendance team and drive whole-school strategies to significantly improve student attendance and educational access. This senior position requires legislative expertise, exceptional interpersonal skills, and the capacity to engage families constructively, often in complex situations, to prioritise student access to learning.
Working pattern: 37 hours per week, term time plus 5 days.
If you are looking for a rewarding, supportive role where you can truly make an impact, we encourage you to apply now.
Candidates must hold a relevant Level 3 qualification or an equivalent related professional qualification. Essential experience includes using an education welfare, social work, or counselling approach to work with parents and children, alongside a strong background in record keeping and report writing.
Crucially, the post holder must possess knowledge of the legislative framework that governs school attendances and the ability to undertake assessments and write reports to a high standard. Resilience and the ability to work effectively in difficult, conflict-ridden situations are also essential.
Working in school attendance requires high emotional resilience and a professional, calm demeanor when navigating difficult situations or managing conflict.
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