Attendance and Welfare Officer

We are looking to fill the following permanent post to start as soon as possible:

Attendance and Welfare Officer

37 hours per week, term time + one week (39 weeks per year)

Mon - Thurs 8.00am to 4.00pm, Fri 8.00am to 3.30pm

(with a half-hour unpaid lunch break)

Salary level SCP 12-17, Actual Salary £21,066-£23,087 (FTE £24,496-£26,845)

Due to the expansion of our Student Support team, we are looking to appoint an Attendance and Welfare Officer to work closely with students and families to ensure high standards of safety, welfare and behaviour of students. The role will develop with a greater focus on attendance and safeguarding with the role working across year groups, facilitating home visits as well as attending Early Help, Child in Need and Child Protection meetings. The role will need flexibility and the ability to manage time and directions from multiple staff. Overall this will enable to the successful candidate to gain a variety of experiences before then working specifically with one-year group in the future.

The role and responsibilities include:

• Monitoring, mentoring, and supporting targeted groups of students under the direction of the Head of Years, DSL and Deputy DSL;
• Working with parents, colleagues and external agencies to ensure individual and year group attendance continues to improve;
• Working with parents, colleagues and external agencies as appropriate to ensure student well-being;
• Following the school’s agreed procedures in cases of safeguarding and/or child protection issues;
• Working to ensure that students feel able to communicate concerns and report problems, and that appropriate and effective action follows;
• Responding to parental and student concerns from the school’s concerns helpline;
• Investigating and dealing with day-to-day incidents involving students;
• Participating in monitoring student behaviour through report systems and pastoral support plans;
• Providing a visible presence around school at all times, particularly break and lunchtimes and building up positive and supportive relationships with students;
• Liaising with parents in matters concerning student welfare;
• Attending relevant meetings with students, staff, parents and outside agencies as appropriate and as required (may be outside working hours).

The successful candidates will be able to demonstrate:

• Minimum standard of GCSE (grade A*-C) or equivalent, in English and Maths
• A good sense of humour, enthusiasm and a positive attitude
• Recent and relevant experience of working with young people
• Experience of improving student behaviour and outcomes
• The ability to work well both individually and as part of a team
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Strong ICT skills and SIMS proficiency
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Closing date for completed applications is Tuesday 13th June 2023 at 9.00am

Interviews will be held the 19th June 2023.

Please note CVs will not be accepted