Senior Attendance & Education Support Officer

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Brierley Hill; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority service in Brierley Hill seeks a Senior School Attendance & Education Support Officer. This role focuses on improving school attendance and involves working closely with schools and other services. Candidates should have experience in casework and knowledge of enforcement measures. Join a dynamic team committed to making positive changes for children and families.

Benefits

Comprehensive learning and development package

High quality professional supervision

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Proven history in the field of improving school attendance.
• Familiar with legal and enforcement procedures.
• Experience in multi-agency collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee casework for school attendance.
• Provide guidance and support to schools.
• Collaborate with professionals from various services.

Skills

Experience in improving school attendance

Knowledge of enforcement measures

Experience undertaking casework

Ability to prepare court files

People management skills

Job description

Dudley School Attendance & Education Support Service: “Ensuring all children in Dudley have access to outstanding education”.

Are you looking for the next challenge?

Do you want to be part of an exciting service focused on providing outstanding services for Children and Families?

Have you got the skills and experiences to make positive change happen?

If the answer is ‘yes’ then we would like you to be part of our team.

In Dudley, Improving School Attendance is a Key Priority, and we are constantly developing the way we provide advice and support to Schools, Children, Young People and Families to make the positive improvements we want to see. We are doing this by developing new and innovative ways of bringing about effective change and if you feel you have something to offer, we would like to hear from you.

Responsibilities

We are seeking to recruit an experienced and passionate Senior School Attendance & Education Support Officer. We are looking for a professional who has a history of working in the field of improving school attendance and is also aware of the various enforcement measures available to the local authority. You must have experience of undertaking casework and working with professionals from a range of services. Experience of preparing court files and taking legal action on behalf of the authority in matters relating to absence from education and experience or knowledge of managing people.

As a Senior School Attendance & Education Support Officer within the School Attendance & Education Support Service you can expect:

• A comprehensive learning and development package
• High quality professional supervision
• Supportive and collaborative team working
• Opportunities to develop knowledge and expertise in school attendance strategies

Contact and other information

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check.

For enquiries in relation to this vacancy please contact Steve Wilkinson on 01384 817864 or [e-mail].

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N.B. We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications

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Attached documents

• Job Description - Senior Attendance Education Support Officer - Updated 30.09.2025.docx
• Employee Benefits List.pdf