Pupil Care & Attendance Advocate

Perth & Kinross Co.; Perth; On-site; AUD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave package

Flexible Working

Time off for volunteering

PVG Scheme Membership

Job summary

Pupil Care and Welfare Officer at Perth Academy (PKC14346) is a fixed-term role within Perth & Kinross Council. The post supports pupils with attendance and wellbeing through restorative practice, engaging with young people, and working across school corridors and spaces to reduce lateness.

The role includes a families support element—contacting and assisting parents of pupils with unresolved absences. The position carries a four-month probationary period and does not include visa sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Experience engaging and working with young people.
• Restorative and compassionate practitioner with positive, solution-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• This is a boots-on-the-ground role, working in corridors and spaces around the school to reduce lateness and improve attendance.
• There is a families element, involving contacting and supporting parents of pupils whose absence reasons are not notified.
• There is no sponsorship available for this post at the moment.

Job description

Pupil Care and Welfare Officer at Perth Academy (PKC14346) is a fixed-term role within Perth & Kinross Council. The post supports pupils with attendance and wellbeing through restorative practice, engaging with young people, and working across school corridors and spaces to reduce lateness.

The role includes a families support element—contacting and assisting parents of pupils with unresolved absences. The position carries a four-month probationary period and does not include visa sponsorship.