Education Welfare Officer

Northern Education Trust; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free flu vaccinations

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Northern Education Trust (NET) is seeking an Education Welfare Officer for a secondary academy. You will work with students, families and external agencies to support children whose education is at risk and help improve attendance and safeguarding across the school.

The role offers opportunities to contribute to whole-school improvement and leadership development through NET's extended professional development programmes and staff college, with a commitment to flexible working and safeguarding

Qualifications

• You will work closely with students, families, and external agencies to support children whose education is at risk.
• You will play a crucial part in improving attendance, supporting vulnerable learners, and ensuring every student can access the education they deserve in a safe, supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with students, families and external agencies to support children whose education is at risk.
• Improve attendance and support vulnerable learners.
• Ensure every student can access the education they deserve in a safe, supportive environment.

Job description

Northern Education Trust (NET) is a charitable education Trust with a good track record for school improvement. The Trust sponsors 30 academies; 17 secondary and 13 primaries across the North of England in fourteen Local Authority regions. Are you passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning? We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Education Welfare Officer to join our secondary academy team. In this vital role, you will work closely with students, families, and external agencies to support children whose education is at risk. You will play a crucial part in improving attendance, supporting vulnerable learners, and ensuring every student can access the education they deserve in a safe, supportive environment. Northern Education Trust offers:

• The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future;
• The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project;
• The support and expertise of Director of Subjects.
• A full and detailed programme of support and development for all;
• A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College.

Employee benefits

• Free flu vaccinations
• Free onsite parking

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process. The Trust is committed to considering flexible working requests. The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils.