Attendance & Welfare Lead for Vulnerable Students

HARRIS FEDERATION; Wickford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Academy Wickford is seeking a Home Academy Liaison Officer to champion student attendance, welfare and inclusion. You will work with families and colleagues to help vulnerable students overcome challenges and engage fully in school life.

The role requires overseeing Educational Welfare, managing at-risk caseloads, and implementing robust attendance strategies. DBS checks and safeguarding training are expected.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent.
• Knowledge of behaviour for learning policies in schools.
• Understanding barriers to learning that students face.
• Training in child protection and safeguarding procedures.
• Basic first aid knowledge and willingness to train further.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Educational Welfare across the academy.
• Manage a caseload of at-risk students and implement attendance-improvement strategies.
• Monitor and improve attendance for vulnerable students, including Looked after and child protection cases.
• Organise meetings with external agencies and staff to address poor attendance.
• Ensure compliance with statutory duties, including reporting persistent and severe absenteeism.
• Conduct home visits to engage families and address barriers to school attendance.

Skills

Behaviour policies knowledge

Barriers to learning knowledge

Safeguarding training

First aid knowledge

Education

Degree level (or equivalent)

Job description

Harris Academy Wickford is seeking a Home Academy Liaison Officer to champion student attendance, welfare and inclusion. You will work with families and colleagues to help vulnerable students overcome challenges and engage fully in school life.

The role requires overseeing Educational Welfare, managing at-risk caseloads, and implementing robust attendance strategies. DBS checks and safeguarding training are expected.