School Attendance and Welfare Officer - #2191683

Secondary School Attendance and Welfare Officer
Based in Chelmsley Wood, Birmingham£16-£17ph

Your new company
A busy Secondary School based in North Birmingham is looking for an Attendance and Welfare Officer to join its dynamic team. The cover is Monday to Friday, term time only, 8 am - 4 pm. This is a potential temporary to permanent role for the right candidate. The role is to start as soon as possible.

Your new role
The school are seeking a dedicated and organised Attendance and Welfare Officer to join a vibrant and inclusive school community. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to making a real difference in students' lives.
The role will entail:

• Monitor daily pupil attendance, punctuality and absence, identifying patterns and areas of concern.
• Follow up unexplained absences promptly and maintain accurate attendance records.
• Work directly with pupils and families to identify and address barriers affecting school attendance.
• Conduct welfare checks and home visits where appropriate and in line with school procedures.
• Support the development and implementation of individual attendance improvement plans.
• Produce attendance reports and maintain accurate records using the school's management information system.
• Work closely with pastoral, safeguarding and SEND colleagues to support vulnerable pupils.
• Liaise effectively with parents/carers and relevant external agencies.
• Support meetings relating to attendance, welfare and safeguarding concerns.
• Ensure all attendance and welfare work is carried out in accordance with safeguarding, confidentiality and school policies.

What you'll need to succeed
You will have previous experience in a school or educational setting (preferred) with strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to manage sensitive information with discretion. You will also:

• Have previous experience working with children, young people and/or families, ideally within a school or education environment.
• Have knowledge or experience of school attendance, pastoral support, safeguarding or family support.
• Have the ability to build positive relationships with pupils and parents while confidently handling challenging conversations.
• Must be organised and confident using IT systems, maintaining records and producing reports.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Have the ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a wider pastoral and safeguarding team.
• Be able demonstrate empathy, resilience, professionalism and a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for young people.

What you'll get in return
Hays Education has had an established Support Service desk in Birmingham, providing quality non classroom based staff into schools. We also provide free Child Protection and Safeguarding Training to any candidate who is registered and working for us as part of their CPD.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk