Welfare & Attendance Lead — Belonging & Wellbeing

Ark; Hawkesley; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Higher salaries on main pay scale

More training days

Pension scheme

Ark Rewards program

Interest‑free loans

Gym discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Free fruit

Free soup

Job summary

Ark Kings Academy is seeking a Welfare Officer: Attendance & Belonging to join our welfare team. You will help ensure pupils attend regularly, feel a sense of belonging and receive support to thrive.

The role intersects attendance, wellbeing and family support with a data-informed approach to remove barriers to participation. You will work with pupils, families and external agencies, mentoring and using early-help strategies to support those facing anxiety or engagement challenges, contributing

Qualifications

• Responsibilities include supporting attendance interventions and promoting pupil wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee attendance interventions from early identification through to statutory processes where required.
• Support pupils experiencing anxiety or emotional difficulties using mentoring and early-help interventions.
• Collaborate with safeguarding and pastoral teams to promote attendance, wellbeing and belonging.

Job description

Ark Kings Academy is seeking a Welfare Officer: Attendance & Belonging to join our welfare team. You will help ensure pupils attend regularly, feel a sense of belonging and receive support to thrive.

The role intersects attendance, wellbeing and family support with a data-informed approach to remove barriers to participation. You will work with pupils, families and external agencies, mentoring and using early-help strategies to support those facing anxiety or engagement challenges, contributing