Children’s Welfare & Attendance Champion

Rochdale Council; Milnrow; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inspiring Pupils

Supportive Community

Professional Growth

Well-being Focus

Meaningful Impact

Job summary

Crossgates Primary School in Milnrow seeks a dedicated Children’s Welfare Officer with Attendance Champion responsibilities to join our School Leadership Team. You will lead on welfare, early help, attendance, and safeguarding, working with families to remove barriers and improve pupil wellbeing.

As Attendance Lead, you will monitor attendance data, engage with parents, and drive whole-school initiatives to promote regular punctual attendance.

Qualifications

• Compassionate leadership guiding safety, attendance and welfare decisions.
• Proactive, evidence-based decision-making in safeguarding and attendance.
• Strong communication with pupils, families, staff and external partners.
• Willingness to develop professionally and contribute to school life.

Responsibilities

• Safeguarding Leadership: Lead the Designated Safeguarding Team on safeguarding, attendance and early help.
• Community Engagement: Build empathetic relationships with staff, children, families and external agencies.
• Advocacy & Representation: Represent Headteacher at Child Protection Conferences and multi-agency panels.
• Targeted Interventions: Deliver or signpost programs to improve outcomes for children and families.
• Responsive Action: Manage high workload calmly, decisively and compassionately.
• Reporting & Governance: Collate attendance and welfare data for the Governing Board.

Skills

Compassionate Leadership

Professional Effort & Initiative

Commitment to Community

Growth Mindset

Job description

Crossgates Primary School in Milnrow seeks a dedicated Children’s Welfare Officer with Attendance Champion responsibilities to join our School Leadership Team. You will lead on welfare, early help, attendance, and safeguarding, working with families to remove barriers and improve pupil wellbeing.

As Attendance Lead, you will monitor attendance data, engage with parents, and drive whole-school initiatives to promote regular punctual attendance.