Education Welfare Officer

North East Combined Authority; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

North East Combined Authority is seeking an Education Welfare Officer to support Middlesbrough's Access to Education team. You will work with schools to improve attendance, ensure children are at school on time, and provide guidance to staff and families. The role involves reporting progress against KPIs, liaising with stakeholders, and helping deliver statutory requirements.

DBS clearance is required. The successful candidate will receive comprehensive training, join a fast-paced team, and

Qualifications

• Experience of working with schools, vulnerable learners and families.
• Ability to engage with a range of stakeholders and provide advice.
• Willingness to undertake comprehensive training for candidates with the right qualities.

Responsibilities

• Lead in improving school attendance and punctuality.
• Collaborate with schools’ attendance teams and provide support and guidance.

Job description

We have an exciting role on offer within our Education and Partnerships service as an Education Welfare Officer.

We are seeking to appoint an Education Welfare Officer to work within Middlesbrough’s Access to Education team. You will take the lead in ensuring that your allocated schools are fully supported to help improve attendance and ensure that children are at school every day, on time and ready to learn.

You will work with a range of stakeholders to provide a comprehensive service and seek out new and innovative ways to improve attendance. You will link with schools’ existing attendance teams and provide additionally, support and advice.

This role will involve supporting staff in schools, ensuring all statutory educational requirements are fulfilled and liaising closely with schools and other stakeholders.

You will need to provide regular, detailed and accurate reports for senior staff, detailing progress against a range of KPIs and plans for further development and improvement.

Ideally you will have experience of working with schools, vulnerable learners and families, but we are can offer comprehensive training to candidates who can demonstrate the right qualities, commitment and enthusiasm. If you can demonstrate a successful track record of working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders you might be the right person for this role.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with the ambition and skills to support us in our shared goal of providing an outstanding service. If you are passionate about improving children’s life chances and enjoy working in a fast paced environment we would like to hear from you.

Please note Middlesbrough Council do not currently offer sponsorships.

The above post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.