Education Welfare Officer
De Aston School, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, LN8 3RFThis job expired on 17 September 2025 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
17 September 2025 at 9am
Date listed
1 September 2025
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 37 hours per week - Monday to Thursday 8:15am to 4:15pm and Friday 8:15am to 3:45pm. 40 weeks per year + 5.6 weeks paid holidays.
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- £26,258
What skills and experience we're looking for
At De Aston School, we believe every student deserves the chance to thrive. As our Education Welfare Officer, you’ll play a key role in helping students overcome barriers to attendance and engagement—ensuring they feel supported, understood, and empowered.
You’ll work closely with students, families, and external agencies to:
- Investigate and follow up on absences, including home visits
- Analyse attendance data and produce actionable reports
- Lead attendance panel meetings and prepare documentation for referrals and legal proceedings
- Support students through safeguarding processes and multi-agency collaboration
- Maintain accurate records and liaise with staff to ensure attendance issues are addressed promptly
This is a varied and rewarding role at the heart of our pastoral care team.
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Qualified: A’ Levels (or equivalent) and 5 GCSEs including English and Maths
- Experienced: At least 6 months’ relevant experience in education, youth work, or welfare
- Organised and Analytical: Able to manage data, prioritise tasks, and produce clear reports
- Empathetic and Resilient: Comfortable working with young people and families, even in challenging situations
- Tech-Savvy: Confident using ICT systems (experience with Bromcom is a bonus)
- Collaborative: Able to work independently and as part of a dedicated team
- Knowledgeable: Familiar with safeguarding, attendance procedures, and multi-agency work (desirable)
What the school offers its staff
At De Aston School, we’re proud to offer:
- A genuinely welcoming and inclusive environment—staff describe us as “one big family”
- A supportive and successful pastoral team that works collaboratively to help every student thrive
- Excellent CPD and career development opportunities—we invest in your growth
- A beautiful rural location near the Lincolnshire Wolds, with easy access to the historic city of Lincoln
- A school that values work-life balance, wellbeing, and professional respect
- A strong reputation for academic success and community engagement
We’re a school that cares deeply about our students—and just as much about our staff.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
De Aston School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks are in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About De Aston School
- School type
- Academy, Christian, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 998 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- De Aston School website
- Email address
- vacancies@de-aston.lincs.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01673840828
De Aston is an ambitious, high achieving, academy which believes in exceptional progress for all students and consequently we enjoy an outstanding reputation based on academic success and leadership along with a vibrant and positive atmosphere.
Arranging a visit to De Aston School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vacancies@de-aston.lincs.sch.uk.
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