Attendance and Welfare Officer. Job in Bolton Education & Training Jobs

Tempest Resourcing Limited; Ribble Valley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Attendance and Welfare Officer to enhance student attendance in a secondary school environment. This rewarding role involves collaborating with staff and parents to ensure compliance with attendance procedures and improve overall student well-being. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a positive approach, and relevant qualifications in English and Maths. If you are passionate about supporting students and fostering an inclusive school culture, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Attendance and Welfare Officer in a secondary school.
• Strong IT skills and ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Improve student attendance to meet targets set by the Headteacher.
• Manage attendance processes for pupils and liaise with parents.

Skills

IT Skills

Communication

Approachability

Positive Attitude

Education

Level 2 qualifications in English

Level 2 qualifications in Maths

Job description

Are you an Attendance and Welfare Officer seeking a rewarding position in a secondary school? Tempest Resourcing is actively collaborating with a prominent secondary school in Bolton.

CONTRACT DETAILS:

• Location - Bolton

• Job Title - Attendance & Welfare Officer

• Permanent - 30 hours

About you:

We are looking to recruit a suitably qualified and experienced Attendance and Welfare Officer who can work in a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate must have Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths or equivalent, possess strong IT skills, be a good communicator, approachable and have a positive attitude towards staff and learners.

Key responsibilities:

• Relentlessly seek to improve the attendance of students at the School, in order to meet targets, set by the Headteacher.
• Managing the attendance process elements for pupils leaving the School, leave of absence requests, Children Missing Education, Elective Home Education and alternative provision.
• Ensure the Children Missing Education procedure is followed by the school.
• Follow the First Day Calling Procedure to comply with government guidelines
• Check registers for errors and messages and liaise with the school staff regarding any unknown absences from lessons.
• You will provide operational and administrative support to promote whole school attendance strategies in order to improve attendance levels and reduce persistent absence, in line with school targets led by Pastoral and Inclusion Team in collaboration with all staff.
• To receive incoming calls with reference to attendance. Telephone parents/ carers for absent children.
• Contact Parent(s)/Carer(s) when students marked absent, and reason not yet known (Absence Text Messaging/Telephone Calls)

Apply for this Attendance & Welfare Officer role or contact Louise from Tempest Education for more information.