The David Ross Education Trust is now recruiting for the role of Attendance Welfare Officer.
This role will be based at Lodge Park Academy in Corby.
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on students' lives and helping them achieve their full potential? Are you experienced in providing support for students, running interventions, and working one-on-one with individuals to enhance their learning experience? Do you want to work at a school that has ‘high expectations of what pupils can achieve’ and school where pupils are, ‘polite and respectful and try hard in lessons .’
Ofsted November 2023
About us
At Lodge Park Academy we believe in choice not chance. Through a high-quality education we work to secure the best life opportunities for our students. We want them to be self-confident, respectful and resilient young people who can engage creatively with the world. By developing their academic knowledge and their problem-solving skills, they are enabled to progress to the next phase of education or into the world of work and training, empowering them to take their place in society.
Providing our young people access to quality education and enrichment experiences is what drives us. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential.
About the role
The Attendance Welfare Officer will work under the leadership of the Vice Principal. The successful person will play a vital role in contributing to the culture, ethos, and wellbeing of the whole Academy, by working closely with families to remove student barriers to learning or attending.
Are we the right school for you?
* Do you agree that all young people deserve to have an adult who champions them?
* Do you have a connection with young people and can help them feel safe?
* Do you hold young people in high esteem and communicate that through the way you treat them?
* Do you believe that having sky high expectations helps students realise we have faith in them?
We believe that to learn and achieve, our students must feel safe and happy. For this reason, we invest heavily in our pastoral and welfare teams. We know that with the right approach, the adults in our school can make a massive difference to our young people. We want each of our students to be known personally, valued as individuals, and given the support they need to flourish.
The Attendance Welfare Officer will be joining a team of adults who have students’ happiness and success at the heart of all they do. We work together as a united and aligned team to ensure every child is safe, happy, and learning at our much-loved school.
Salary & Benefits
* Scale NJC 11: £27,269.00 FTE, £23,952.50 pro rata per annum
* 39 weeks, 37 hours a week Monday to Friday
* Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
* Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
* Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
* Awards and Recognition Scheme
* Flexible working patterns
* Benefits Platform
* holiday discounts
* cinema tickets
* restaurant booking discounts
* Cycle to Work Scheme
About The David Ross Education Trust
The David Ross Education Trust mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.
Broadening the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.
Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.
Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 34 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.
We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.
Apply now
To complete our on-line application form, please click on ‘apply now’.
Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates’ details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.
The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.
The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.