Education Welfare Officer

Hours: 37 hours per week, Term Time + 37 additional hours

Contract Type: Permanent 

Based at South Hunsley School and Sixth Form College

Salary: SCP11, £18,972.30 per annum

South Hunsley School and Sixth Form College are seeking to recruit to the role of Education Welfare Officer. You will work closely with Academy staff and other agencies to support student attendance. 

What we require from you:

• Are you passionate about providing attendance and/or advice and in depth guidance to students on a one to one basis?

• Are you able to take supportive/remedial action in respect of individual absentees to secure their regular attendance at school or other education provision?

• Are you a self-starter who is highly organised and keen to develop yourself in a supportive and challenging environment?

• Can you monitor, record and respond to persistent absence and unauthorised absence and undertake the preparation of paperwork required to refer cases to the legal section of the Education Welfare Service?

• Would you like the opportunity to build relationships with parents and the wider community and contribute to the success of our school?

What can we offer you?

• Family friendly policies and opportunities for flexible working 

• Hot and cold snacks and meals available from our canteens and complimentary lunches on training days 

• Free parking secure on-site car park for staff

• Well-being support including a cycle to work scheme offering discounted bike purchases, affordable loans and savings available through the Salary Finance Scheme

• On-site gym at only £12.50 per month

• Membership of the East Riding Pension Scheme with benefits including secure earnings linked pension an a lump sum death grant of three times your salary 

Why choose us?

South Hunsley is a special place to work, study and learn with a strong tradition of excellence, both within and beyond the classroom. We have an established reputation for strong academic performance and are consistently a top performer both locally and nationally.

Here at South Hunsley we passionately believe in the limitless potential of every member of our school community. We want everyone to be happy, confident and successful so we can all achieve more than we think is possible. We can promise support, care, encouragement and respect as well as really enjoyable and rewarding working and learning environment.

If you would like to visit the school or would like further information, please don’t hesitate to contact Freya Dobson (HR Administrator) on 01482 631208 ext 125.

Applications are to be received no later than 09:00am on Thursday 10th  February 2022.

South Hunsley School and Sixth Form College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required prior to appointment.