We are looking for a Educational Welfare Officer. This is an exciting opportunity to join Yate Academy and become an integral member of the Safeguarding team.At Yate Academy we firmly believe in disruption free learning and in fostering an environment where all children are able to learn and all teachers are able to teach. We believe our students deserve the highest expectations and high quality teaching is central to everything we do. As such all staff have dedicated intellectual preparation time as part of their allocated contact time. This deliberately facilitates the sharing of knowledge, best practice and planning. We also understand the pressures on school staff and the lack of flexible working options in many schools compared to other industries. The academy is currently undergoing a trial year in which every member of staff is allocated one afternoon every two weeks (pro rata) as flexible working time. If you are a diligent professional with high standards who values exceptional student behaviour and a workplace which truly prioritises learning, we want to hear from you.Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive, non-selective and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs where our central teams can be based out of. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’. To get a feel of life at Greenshaw Learning Trust, please download our ‘Why you should work for GLT’ recruitment brochure on our jobs portal.Main responsibilities:To work with the Attendance Officer and other relevant staff on improving whole school attendance, with a specific focus on disadvantaged students.Arrange and undertake home visits to school refusers, implementing strategies to improve their attendance.Hold regular link meetings with the Head of Year, Safeguarding Lead and Attendance Officer to discuss students.Hold Attendance Action Plan meetings with parents and set targets for students.Attend meetings with parents where a student has fallen into/was about to fall into persistent absence and that medical evidence/return to school meetings would be required to authorise all further absence.To take supportive remedial action in respect of individual absentees to secure their regular attendance at school or other education provision.To make referral to, to liaise and collaborate in joint work with other practitioners, educational colleagues, local agencies and community groups in relation both to individual cases and aspects of children’s general welfare.To work with small targeted groups of students to improve attendance either one to one or in small workshops.Monitor targets groups of students and monitor interventions.Collate evidence and prepare paperwork for legal proceedings.Attend regular meetings with Greenshaw Learning Trust, Head of Attendance and Educational Welfare.To support the minibus service to collect students who have failed to attend school punctually, or are known to struggle to attend.In the last week of the summer holiday, to focus on those students who may struggle with returning to school after the long break and prepare them for the new academic year.To attend multi-agency meetings as necessary.To support with attendance statistics for the monitoring and management of school attendance.To monitor the effectiveness of interventions using available data and feedback from staff and students, adapting plans and reviewing strategies in order to support teachers and students.To contribute pro-actively and with a preventative emphasis to relevant areas of school policy and planning including the whole school attendance policy and liaison with governors as appropriate.To maintain appropriate records, prepare assessments and reports; and provide statistics as required.To deal with all confidential matters with tact and discretion.What’s in it for you:Professional development and career progressionGenerous pension schemeBlue Light CardEligibility for Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only)An Employee Assistance ProgrammeGym DiscountsFree eye testsCycle to work schemeGreen car schemeBeing part of a great team and expanding organisationPlease download the recruitment pack for further information.Closing date for receipt of applications is 7th March 2025. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know. Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.