Student Attendance & Welfare Officer

Waseley Hills High School; Yardley Wood; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing package

Free eye tests

Flu jabs

Cycle to work scheme

24/7 employee assistance

Job summary

Waseley Hills High School in Yardley Wood, England, is seeking an approachable Educational Welfare Officer to support attendance and welfare for students aged 11 to 18. The post is permanent, 37 hours per week, term-time plus 10 days, with a competitive NJC salary.

You will work closely with students, families and external agencies to remove barriers to attending school, uphold safeguarding standards, complete DBS checks, and collaborate with the pastoral team to improve student wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work with students aged 11–18 and their families.
• Experience working with external agencies and pastoral teams.
• Commitment to safeguarding and DBS compliance.

Responsibilities

• Work with students and families to remove barriers to attending school.
• Collaborate with external agencies and the pastoral team.
• Support attendance and wellbeing initiatives within the school.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Student and family engagement

Job description

Waseley Hills High School in Yardley Wood, England, is seeking an approachable Educational Welfare Officer to support attendance and welfare for students aged 11 to 18. The post is permanent, 37 hours per week, term-time plus 10 days, with a competitive NJC salary.

You will work closely with students, families and external agencies to remove barriers to attending school, uphold safeguarding standards, complete DBS checks, and collaborate with the pastoral team to improve student wellbeing.