Education Welfare Officer (Attendance)

Kettering Science Academy, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 7AA

3 days remaining to apply

Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
30 September 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
20 September 2024

Job details

Job role: Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Full time
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: £31,250.00 - £33,250.00 Annually (FTE)

Education Welfare Officer (Attendance) job summary

Start: ASAP

Location: Kettering Science Academy

Hours: 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Salary: FTE £31,250-£33,250 (actual £26,844-£28,563)

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Education Welfare Officer (Attendance) to join our passionate and hard-working inclusion team at Kettering Science Academy. You will play a vital role in ensuring students attend regularly, supporting those who face barriers to school attendance, and working with families to address any underlying issues.

Your key responsibilities will include ensuring the school's effective implementation of the Working Together To Improve School Attendance framework through monitoring attendance, conducting home visits, liaising with parents and carers, and working closely with school staff to develop strategies that maximise a child's attendance. You will also collaborate with external partners and, when necessary, complete the relevant referrals to enforce attendance requirements or help secure additional support for the family.

The ideal candidate will have experience in education, social work, or a related field, with strong communication and interpersonal skills. You should be able to build relationships with children, families, and colleagues, and be confident in handling sensitive issues with empathy and professionalism. Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and relevant legislation would be beneficial.

This is a challenging yet rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on young people's lives, helping them succeed by supporting their regular school attendance. This role also provides the chance to make a significant contribution to our ambitious plan to deliver an outward looking centre of excellence which will support and contribute to the inclusion agenda, transforming the educational and life-long opportunities of all our children.

What we can offer you

Daily allowance for breakfast and lunch.

A modern building with fantastic facilities and resources.

A supportive and friendly community of staff and students.

A full induction programme.

Access to BWT Ambition Hub training and development programmes.

About Kettering Science Academy

Kettering Science Academy was delighted to receive a Good Ofsted rating in July 2023. This report recognised the work which has been done over many years in relentlessly focussing on providing stimulating learning experience for all our students. We actively encourage students to participate in all areas of academy life, motivating and inspiring them to unlock their potential and realise their ambitions. We believe education is about more than achieving success in exams; it is about preparing students for the challenges and demands of life beyond education. Staff have an uncompromising commitment to this and work closely with one another to support and develop students as well as one another.

Our students come from all walks of life, and we want our staffing body to be reflective of the communities we work within. Brooke Weston Trust does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, nationality, culture, age, disability, marital status or socio-economic backgrounds. We encourage and welcome applications from minority groups and foster a work environment that is inclusive as well as diverse, where people can be themselves.

We are a thriving community of equals dedicated to creating a great place to work and learn; students and staff are happy and proud to be part of Kettering Science Academy's journey to being the best that we can be and we would like to offer you the opportunity to join us on this journey!

If you think you can contribute to our organisation we welcome your application. Applicants are required to complete an application form as CVs will not be accepted.

About Brooke Weston Trust

Our Trust was formed more than 25 years ago with a simple and clear mission – to transform educational performance in all of our communities. Working in some of the most challenging contexts, we improve our students’ achievements by making long term commitments to the community and championing new approaches to improve the life chances for young people.

Our members of staff are essential to realising this vision, and a happy, motivated and supported team will deliver the best possible experiences for our young people.

We place great emphasis on creating a supportive and collaborative working environment in all our schools, where all staff can share best practice through our colleague networks. Brooke Weston staff get access to first class professional development through our Ambition Hub, which is also home to the Northamptonshire Teaching School.

To find out more about working for our Trust and the benefits available to staff please check out the BWT Join Us Guide.

How to Apply

If you think you can contribute to this role and to our organisation, we welcome your application!

Further details about the Academy and the above position can be found on our website ketteringscienceacademy.org or by telephoning 01536 532700 and asking for Khloé Hughes, HR Administrator.

Completed application forms will be passed to the recruitment panel for shortlisting and will be reviewed against the person specification detailed in the advert.

Applications will be assessed upon receipt, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. An early application is therefore strongly advised.

Safer Recruitment

Care and respect for others are the values that lie at the heart of our Trust. The Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. It expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts require proof of identity and as the role is working with children and young people this will also be subject to an enhanced disclosures barring service check. In line with safer recruitment requirements, individuals shortlisted for a role in school will have online checks conducted on their name across social media platforms and google.

A copy of the Trust Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found here - Safeguarding and Child Protection

The Trust's position on the recruitment of Ex-Offenders can be found under section 7 of the Trust SCR, Safer Recruitment and Staff Files Policy - Safer Recruitment and Staff Files Policy

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.