Education Welfare Lead: Boost Student Attendance

Outwood Grange Acadamies Trust; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Job summary

Outwood Academy Hindley is seeking an Education Welfare Officer/Attendance Manager to lead the attendance team and implement strategic plans to improve student attendance. The role requires strong knowledge of attendance legislation, excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to engage families in challenging circumstances.

The position is full-time, based at Outwood Academy Hindley. The school recently received a 'Good' Ofsted rating, and offers CPD opportunities for staff development.

Qualifications

• Senior role requiring legislative expertise and exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Lead the attendance team and drive whole-school strategies to improve student attendance.
• Engage families constructively, often in complex situations, to prioritise learning access.

Responsibilities

• Lead the attendance team and drive school-wide attendance strategies.
• Engage with families and external partners to support attendance goals.
• Monitor, report and improve attendance data and outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Attendance management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Job description

Outwood Academy Hindley is seeking an Education Welfare Officer/Attendance Manager to lead the attendance team and implement strategic plans to improve student attendance. The role requires strong knowledge of attendance legislation, excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to engage families in challenging circumstances.

The position is full-time, based at Outwood Academy Hindley. The school recently received a 'Good' Ofsted rating, and offers CPD opportunities for staff development.