Welfare and Attendance Officer

Northern Education Trust Norton Primary Academy is seeking to appoint a Welfare and Attendance Officer. The successful candidate will support children in the academy whose education is at risk, they will help families to improve their children’s access to learning and enable all children and young people to maximise their educational opportunities, especially those vulnerable groups that may need additional support.

Candidates will need experience of using a social work or counselling approach to working with children and their parents and carers, as well as being able to complete accurate report writing and record keeping and will ideally have experience of working within the education system and in a multi-agency environment.

Norton Primary Academy is an inclusive school which is committed to the all-round achievement of each individual student. We strive to provide an educational experience which focuses upon academic success, enjoyment and participation and engenders a sense of community and belonging.

Norton Primary Academy is part of Northern Education Trust, a nationally recognised and trusted academy sponsor with vast experience of school improvement, and specialised experience in all aspects of education.

We can offer you:

An excellent opportunity for career progression both within the Academy and the Trust.

An ambitious leadership team with a clear vision for the Academy.

Students with a desire to achieve.

We welcome applications from colleagues who wish to work as part of a team and who seek to contribute actively to the promotion of achievement throughout the academy.

Potential candidates are encouraged to consider the Job Specification and cross reference their own skills, knowledge and experience when applying. For further information, enquiries or if you would like to visit our academy please contact the Business Manager, Mr Kurt Galloway.

The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and well-being of our pupils.

Please note CVs are not accepted.

Completed application forms to be emailed to Kurt Galloway – Business Manager at k.galloway@northerneducationtrust.org | Telephone: 01642 356091