Student Attendance & Welfare Champion

eTeach UK Limited; West of England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined benefit pensions

Cycle to Work scheme

CPD opportunities

Job summary

E‑ACT Bristol Academy South is seeking an Education Welfare Officer to champion attendance, safeguarding and student wellbeing. You will monitor attendance, conduct home visits and welfare checks, and coordinate interventions to help every student achieve their potential.

Join a supportive team at Bristol Academy South, where you will work with families and external agencies to remove barriers to education, promote engagement and contribute to statutory attendance procedures as required.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent).
• Qualification in Education Welfare, Safeguarding, Youth Work, Social Care or a related field.
• Knowledge of attendance legislation, safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Experience working with children, young people and families, including supporting attendance and welfare initiatives.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to analyse attendance data and positively influence attendance outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, track and analyse student attendance and punctuality, implementing early intervention strategies to improve outcomes.
• Conduct home visits, welfare checks and investigations into unexplained absences, ensuring appropriate follow‑up action.
• Work closely with students, families and external agencies to remove barriers to education and promote engagement.
• Coordinate targeted attendance support and reintegration plans for students at risk of persistent or severe absence.
• Prepare attendance‑related documentation, reports and evidence for statutory processes, including penalty notices and legal proceedings.

Skills

Attendance data analysis

Home visits

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication skills

Education

GCSE English & Maths (4/C)

Education Welfare/Safeguarding qualification

Job description

E‑ACT Bristol Academy South is seeking an Education Welfare Officer to champion attendance, safeguarding and student wellbeing. You will monitor attendance, conduct home visits and welfare checks, and coordinate interventions to help every student achieve their potential.

Join a supportive team at Bristol Academy South, where you will work with families and external agencies to remove barriers to education, promote engagement and contribute to statutory attendance procedures as required.