Children’s Welfare & Attendance Leader

Crossgates Primary; Milnrow; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Crossgates Primary School in Milnrow seeks a dedicated Children’s Welfare Officer with Attendance Champion responsibilities to lead safeguarding, attendance, and early help. You will work as part of the School Leadership Team to protect pupils and support families with compassion and professional oversight.

The role focuses on promoting regular attendance, coordinating multi‑agency work, and delivering targeted interventions while building strong partnerships with staff, parents, and external

Qualifications

• Experience in leading safeguarding and attendance initiatives.
• Ability to coordinate with families and external agencies.
• Strong commitment to child welfare and well-being.
• Proactive and compassionate leadership in school settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead safeguarding, early help, attendance, and child protection as part of the safeguarding team.
• Foster collaborative relationships with staff, families and partners to support pupils.
• Represent Headteacher at multi-agency meetings and court proceedings as needed.
• Deliver targeted interventions to improve attendance and well-being.
• Manage high-volume workloads calmly and effectively.
• Compile attendance and welfare data for governance reporting.

Skills

Attendance Champion

Welfare Leadership

Safeguarding & Attendance

Community Engagement

Job description

Crossgates Primary School in Milnrow seeks a dedicated Children’s Welfare Officer with Attendance Champion responsibilities to lead safeguarding, attendance, and early help. You will work as part of the School Leadership Team to protect pupils and support families with compassion and professional oversight.

The role focuses on promoting regular attendance, coordinating multi‑agency work, and delivering targeted interventions while building strong partnerships with staff, parents, and external