Welfare and Attendance Officer
Location: Essa Primary Academy, Lever Edge Lane, Bolton, BL3 3HH
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary Range: SCP23 SCP25 (£33,366.00 - £35,235.00 FTE) [pro rata £25,893.59 - £27,344.03]
Working Type: Part Time 32.5 hours/39 weeks
Base: Essa Primary Academy, Lever Edge Lane, Bolton, BL3 3HH
Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Northern Education Trust (NET) is a charitable education Trust with a good track record for school improvement. The Trust sponsors 30 academies; 17 secondary and 13 primaries across the North of England in fourteen Local Authority regions.
Join Our Team as an Attendance and Welfare Officer!
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and their families? Essa Primary School is a warm, welcoming, and beautifully diverse community where every child is valued and supported to thrive. We are seeking a dedicated Attendance and Welfare Officer to help ensure our pupils’ well-being and attendance are at the heart of their learning journey.
If you are compassionate, proactive, and committed to fostering strong relationships with families to help pupils succeed, we would love to hear from you.
JOB PURPOSE
* To support the development of safeguarding and child protection policies, training and procedures and guidance for the academy.
* To lead on the coordination of referrals, arranging action and reviewing service for children and families.
* To lead on the implementation of the behaviour policy and its administration.
* To provide administrative support to promote academy attendance strategies.
* To be the nominated designated safeguarding lead in the academy.
Northern Education Trust offers:
* The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools.
* The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project.
* The support and expertise of Director of Subjects.
* A full and detailed programme of support and development for all.
* A comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College.
Employee benefits:
* Free flu vaccinations.
* Free onsite parking.
In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.
The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils.
In order to apply for this position, please visit: Application Link
For more information, please contact Allison O’Connell, PA/Office Manager, at a.oconnell@northerneducationtrust.org
Closing date: Monday, 3rd February 2025
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