Every Child Matters Co-ordinator - Hednesford Valley High School

WMJobs; Cannock; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS checks

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Hednesford Valley High is seeking an Every Child Matters Co-ordinator to join our middle leadership team. This is a temporary maternity cover role (1 year) to start November 2026, 37 hours per week, term time only.

You will support students and families, remove barriers to learning and help every young person achieve their potential by working with staff, parents, carers and external agencies to boost attendance, behaviour, wellbeing and engagement. DBS checks apply.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Job description

Hednesford Valley High

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.