Description Role: Education Welfare Officer Academy: Outwood Academy Ormesby Start Date: As soon as possible Salary (Actual Salary): £28,663 Working Pattern: 37 Hours Per Week, Monday to Friday, Term Time plus 15 days 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 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 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. Job Description can be found here: Click Here Person Specification can be found here: Click Here For additional information: For further details on this role, or to arrange a visit/phone call with the academy, please contact George Edwards on: g.edwardsoutwood.com We reserve the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close at 12 noon, either on the advertised closing date, or the day the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early. 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) For further details on us as an organisation Click here For further details on the employee benefits available through our organisation Click Here Safeguarding notice 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.”