What skills and experience we're looking for
Role: Regional Education Welfare Officer
Academy: Outwood Academy Ormesby
Start Date: As Soon as Possible
Salary(Actual Salary): £30,966.67 - £33,1620.52
Working Pattern: 37 Hours Per Week,Term Time only + 10 days / Full Time
About the Academy:
Outwood Academy Ormesby can be found in the town of Middlesbrough in the north-east of England. Our goal is to continuously improve and become a leading academy in the region.
Through strong leadership, we empower our staff to excel and ensure that students receive the best possible education and outcomes. The academy provides an excellent environment for professional development and making a positive impact on the lives of students in the area.
At our academy, we have highly trained staff and effective safeguarding measures in place to support all staff members. Additionally, the SLT and staff work together effectively to ensure that all students are actively engaged in their education.
About the Role:
As an regional EWO you will join our team and play a critical role in identifying and addressing barriers to student attendance, developing intervention strategies and working collaboratively with students, parents, and school staff to promote regular school attendance for all students. In the first instance it will be based in Ormesby for this academic year and then it will move to Regional.
In this role you will monitor and report on whole school attendance, using data analysis to identify trends and any concerns to report. Working closely with pupils, staff parents and carers your aim will be to reduce levels of absence through crafting individualised attendance plans and provide support as appropriate.
What the school offers its staff
What will we do for you?
The Academy benefits from being part of the Outwood Family of Schools and you will be joining a highly innovative, inspirational and ambitious organisation. The Trust guarantees every member of staff CPD and development opportunities.
• A competitive salary with pay progression
• A fantastic pension and additional benefits
• Flexible family friendly policies from day one
• Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programme
• Our Workload Charter with guaranteed CPD every week and much more (for teaching roles)
Commitment to safeguarding
Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.