Senior Education Welfare & Attendance Enforcement Lead

Stoke on Trent City Council; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking an experienced Senior Education Welfare Officer (EWO) to manage complex attendance issues and oversee statutory enforcement processes. You will lead legal interventions ensuring compliance with educational legislation while supporting a small team. This position plays a crucial role in safeguarding child welfare and promoting compliance among schools and partner agencies. Applicants should possess strong experience in education welfare, exceptional interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in schools’ attendance, education welfare or related enforcement work.
• Strong understanding of statutory frameworks and court processes.
• Confidence leading and supporting a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage a case load of complex attendance issues.
• Lead on legal interventions under the Education Act.
• Provide supervision and training to a small team of Enforcement Officers.

Skills

Experience in schools’ attendance

Understanding of statutory frameworks

Interpersonal skills

Job description

A local government authority in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking an experienced Senior Education Welfare Officer (EWO) to manage complex attendance issues and oversee statutory enforcement processes. You will lead legal interventions ensuring compliance with educational legislation while supporting a small team. This position plays a crucial role in safeguarding child welfare and promoting compliance among schools and partner agencies. Applicants should possess strong experience in education welfare, exceptional interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in a collaborative environment.