22 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    4 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    11 May 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Pastoral, health and welfare

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£13,340.95 - £13,563.98 Annually (Actual) Grade 8 A/B

Engagement & Welfare Officer job summary

  • Hours of work: 18
  • Working pattern: over 3 days
  • Term weeks: 38 + 1 weeks school closure, minimum paid weeks of 44.6 per academic year

Cumbria Education Trust is seeking to appoint a dedicated, empathetic and highly organised Engagement & Wellbeing Officer to join the team at Longtown Primary School.

This is a pivotal role within our Learning Provision, working at the heart of a community‑focused school, supporting pupils and families to overcome barriers to engagement, attendance and wellbeing.

About the Role

As Engagement & Wellbeing Officer, you will play a critical role in ensuring that all pupils—particularly those facing attendance, welfare or SEND‑related challenges—receive the support they need to succeed.

You will:

  • Lead and coordinate attendance, welfare and wellbeing support plans
  • Work directly with pupils and families to remove barriers to learning and engagement
  • Develop and monitor attendance action plans and Early Help plans, driving improved outcomes
  • Build strong relationships with parents, carers and external agencies to provide joined‑up support
  • Support staff in identifying needs and implementing effective interventions
  • Contribute to the development of attendance, behaviour and inclusion strategies across the school

You will also be a visible presence in school, working 1:1 and in groups with pupils, supporting wellbeing and encouraging re‑engagement in learning.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

  • Has experience working with children, families or vulnerable groups, ideally within education, youth work or a related setting
  • Is empathetic, resilient and able to build trust quickly with pupils and families
  • Has excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Can maintain accurate, confidential records and work with sensitivity and professionalism
  • Is committed to improving outcomes for children and understands the importance of attendance, wellbeing and inclusion
About Longtown Primary School

Longtown Primary is a welcoming, inclusive school at the heart of its community. As part of Cumbria Education Trust, we benefit from strong collaboration, shared expertise and a collective commitment to improving the life chances of all pupils.

Why Join Us?
  • Be part of a supportive, values‑driven Trust
  • Work in a role where you can make a genuine difference to children and families
  • Collaborate with experienced colleagues across the Trust
  • Access ongoing professional development and training
Safeguarding

Cumbria Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to appropriate checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure.

If you are passionate about supporting children, strengthening families and helping every pupil thrive, we would love to hear from you.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Longtown Primary School

School type
Academies, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
202 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
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