Education Welfare Officer

inploi; Bolton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused education institution in Bolton is seeking an Education Welfare Officer to enhance student wellbeing and attendance. This role involves liaising with parents and working within the school to foster high educational standards. The successful candidate will join a supportive team dedicated to the success and development of every student. The position is permanent and full-time, requiring a commitment to safeguarding children’s welfare and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Ability to effectively liaise with parents and carers to support student attendance.
• Commitment to teamwork and collaboration within the educational setting.

Responsibilities

• Support and safeguard the wellbeing of students across the school.
• Promote high standards of attendance and punctuality.
• Work with parents and the local community to enhance student outcomes.

Job description

Education Welfare Officer

Salary: Grade F SCP17 SCP23

Actual salary £26,534 - £29,453 per annum

Permanent, Full Time

37 hours per week, Term Time, Plus 5 days

Rivington and Blackrod High School are looking to appoint an Education Welfare Officer to support and safeguard the wellbeing of students across the school, promoting high standards of attendance and punctuality through effective liaison with parents and carers.

The school has strong links with the local community with a heritage of 450 years and is successful and popular with parents. You will be joining a Staff Team that is committed, welcoming, supportive and friendly. We are an ambitious community committed to young people and supporting them on their journey to achieve their dreams and ambitions.

We strive to meet the needs of every learner; drive them, motivate them and support them to achieve. We celebrate all success and truly believe that every student matters and that it is our job as educators to ensure they know and feel that they matter. Rivington & Blackrod is part of the Leverhulme Academy Trust and we believe that nurturing and supporting staff in teamwork and collaboration is essential if we are to provide the highest standard of education for all students within the Trust.

A full information pack which includes the job description and person specification is on the Leverhulme Trust website.

To apply, please click on the link, and register for an account to complete our online application form: www.leverhulmeacademytrust.org/Vacancies/

Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 4th January 2026

The trust is committed to safer recruitment and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service clearance. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The Trust is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from as diverse a group as possible.

Rivington and Blackrod High School is part of Leverhulme Academy Trust, we believe that nurturing and supporting staff in teamwork and collaboration is essential if we are to provide the highest standard of education for all students within the Trust.

Job Description and Person Specification

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