Strategic Attendance & Education Welfare Lead

Outwood; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Outwood Academy Hindley is seeking an Education Welfare Officer/Attendance Manager to lead the attendance team and drive whole-school strategies that significantly improve student attendance and access to learning. This senior role requires legislative expertise, exceptional interpersonal skills, and the ability to engage families constructively in complex situations.

Start date is As Soon As Possible; salary ranges £30,946.22–£33,969.00 per year, full-time 37 hours per week, term-time only plus

Qualifications

• Legislative expertise in education attendance regulations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to engage families constructively in complex situations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the attendance team and implement school-wide strategies to raise attendance.
• Monitor and report attendance metrics and drive whole-school improvements.

Job description

Outwood Academy Hindley is seeking an Education Welfare Officer/Attendance Manager to lead the attendance team and drive whole-school strategies that significantly improve student attendance and access to learning. This senior role requires legislative expertise, exceptional interpersonal skills, and the ability to engage families constructively in complex situations.

Start date is As Soon As Possible; salary ranges £30,946.22–£33,969.00 per year, full-time 37 hours per week, term-time only plus