Job Type: Full Time, Fixed Term Salary: Grade 5, Scale Point 15 to 20 (currently £28,093 to £30200 FTE) Application Deadline: 4th May 2025 About the Job: Cloudstone-Education are working on behalf of a Secondary school based in Gateshead, who are looking to appoint a new Attendance and Welfare Officer. Whether you're teaching or in a support role, we’re looking for people who are passionate about helping our students become successful, confident, and happy young adults. Attendance is key to students' success, and we need people who can work closely with families and students to tackle any challenges that get in the way of good attendance and engagement. You’ll be a key part of the school community, visiting students with low attendance and their families, and helping to identify and remove barriers. You’ll also work with data, understand the challenges families face, and regularly meet with students, families, the Local Authority, and other support workers to improve attendance. You’ll also help move cases through the legal process when needed. What we’re looking for: Great communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with students, families, and staff Strong organisation and data skills to keep everything running smoothly The ability to work well in a team and also take initiative when needed Experience with systems to ensure accurate attendance records A knack for motivating students and families to improve attendance Confidence when meeting parents/carers and discussing attendance issues Flexibility to meet the demands of the role Experience within education would be an advantage, but we are happy to welcome applicants with tranferable skills such as individuals that have worked within local authorities, social care, charities and childrens residential About Us: CloudStone Education Services focuses solely on non-teaching roles within schools, colleges and universities. We pride ourselves on providing high standards for candidates, schools, and universities alike