Every Child Matters Co-ordinator - Hednesford Valley High School

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Cannock; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

We Manage Jobs (WMJobs) is recruiting for an Every Child Matters Co-ordinator to join our middle leadership team on a temporary maternity cover basis.

The role focuses on improving attendance, behaviour and wellbeing by working closely with students, families and external agencies. It requires safeguarding expertise, organisational strength, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a supportive school team.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, families and external agencies.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding procedures.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, parents, carers and colleagues.
• Organised, proactive and able to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Identify and support students at risk of disengagement or other barriers to learning.
• Work with students and small groups to improve attendance, behaviour and educational outcomes.
• Build positive relationships with parents and carers, including home visits where appropriate.
• Signpost families to relevant support services and work with external agencies.
• Attend safeguarding meetings and look after confidential records.

Skills

Student welfare

Safeguarding

Communication with parents

Team collaboration

Job description

Every Child Matters Co-ordinator – Temporary Maternity Cover 1 year

Hours: 37 hours/week Monday-Thursday 8.30 am to 4.30 pm and Friday 8.30 am to 4.00 pm – Term time only.

To start November 2026.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Every Child Matters Co-ordinator to join our middle leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity to support students and families, helping to remove barriers to learning and ensure every young person can achieve their full potential.

Working closely with staff, parents, carers and external agencies, you will play a key role in improving attendance, behaviour, wellbeing and engagement, while strengthening the partnership between home and school.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and support students who may be at risk of disengagement, poor attendance or other barriers to learning.
• Work with individual students and small groups to improve attendance, behaviour and educational outcomes.
• Build positive relationships with parents and carers, including undertaking home visits where appropriate.
• Signpost families to relevant support services and work collaboratively with external agencies.
• Attend and contribute to child protection conferences, core group meetings and multi-agency support meetings.
• Attend and facilitate Looked After Children Educational Meetings.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records in line with safeguarding and data protection requirements.
• Organise and oversee break and lunchtime provision, managing and supporting Supervisory Assistants and directing support staff where required.
• Oversee the safe departure of students attending after-school activities.
• Promote safeguarding, inclusion and student welfare across the school and contribute to staff training and awareness.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Is passionate about improving outcomes for young people.
• Has experience working with children, families and external agencies.
• Has a strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Can build positive relationships with students, parents, carers and colleagues.
• Is organised, proactive and able to work independently as well as part of a team.

We Offer:

• A rewarding role where you can make a real difference to students' lives.
• A supportive leadership team and welcoming school community.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.

Hednesford Valley High is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and all relevant pre-employment checks.

Closing Date: Friday 9th October at 9.00 am.

Interview Date:Thursday 15th October 2026.