Education Welfare Officer

Accord Multi Academy Trust; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An education trust in Wakefield is seeking an Education Welfare Officer to improve pupil attendance by working closely with the Student Support Team and coordinating with external agencies. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and experience in education or social work, alongside strong communication and problem-solving skills. This role offers membership to pension schemes, annual leave, and access to an extensive benefits platform, plus a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Membership to Teachers’ Pension Scheme

29 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Payment of Local Living Wage

Technology scheme via SmartTech

Access to employee assistance programme

Free annual flu jab

Qualifications

• Experience in an educational or welfare setting dealing with attendance issues.
• Ability to liaise with outside agencies regarding attendance.
• Understanding of child protection and safeguarding legislation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee educational welfare across the academy.
• Work closely with the Student Support Team to improve attendance.
• Identify causes of irregular attendance and coordinate with agencies.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Knowledge of safeguarding procedures

Education

Relevant qualifications in education or social work

Job description

Education Welfare Officer

SO2, £37,280 to £39,152 per annum (actual salary)

37 Hours Per Week, Full Year

To Start As Soon As Possible

Horbury Academy is seeking to appoint an Education Welfare Officer to oversee Educational Welfare across the academy and work closely with the Student Support Team & Pastoral staff to improve academy attendance for all pupils.

The role will involve working as part of the Student Support Team to improve academy attendance and promote positive attitudes towards regular school attendance on the part of pupils and their parents/carers.

The successful candidate will work to secure pupil’s regular attendance at school including assisting in identifying causes of irregular attendance, liaising and co‑ordinating with outside agencies and playing a key role in ensuring all safeguarding and child protection procedures are adhered to.

Horbury Academy is an Ofsted ‘good’ rated secondary academy with great facilities and fantastic staff. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a forward‑thinking, ambitious team in a welcoming, friendly school.

Employee Benefits

• Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme
• 29 days annual leave per annum plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days plus bank holidays after 5 years’ service
• Payment of Local Living Wage
• Technology scheme via SmartTech*
• Access to an extensive discounts platform via Accord Rewards
• Access to an industry leading Employee Assistance Programme
• 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner through Healthcare Cash Plans
• Cycle to Work Scheme*
• Free annual flu jab
• Free, on‑site parking at every site
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings

*restrictions apply

For an informal discussion about this position please contact [e-mail] or call on 01924 282748.

Closing Date: Friday 06 February 2026 at 9.00am

Interviews likely to be held: w/c 09 February 2026

Application forms are available from https://accordmat.org/vacancies/.

Completed application forms to be returned to [e-mail].

We are committed to providing a culture of inclusion, respect and equity of opportunity that attracts, supports, and retains high quality colleagues from all backgrounds and across all job roles at the Trust. We welcome and encourage applications from, but not limited to Black, Asian, other ethnic minority groups, individuals who identify as LGBT+; and/or are registered with a disability. Candidates will always be shortlisted based on the content of the application against the job description and essential criteria without access to the personal details information.

The Accord Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.