Welfare & Attendance Officer

Post: Welfare and Attendance Officer

Base: Badger Hill Academy, Marston Road, Brotton, TS12 2XR

Scale: SCP 23-25

Salary: £30,151 – £32,020 (FTE, Salary to be pro rata)

Contract: Permanent

Please note:the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Northern Education Trust is a not-for-profit education charity, operating within the North East and North West of England, and works with schools by invitation only. It was formed in 2012 and currently sponsors 22 Academies – 10 primary and 12 secondary – making it one of the largest Multi Academy Trusts in the North of England. All of the Trust’s primary schools are rated either Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, as are all the Trust’s secondary schools which have been inspected whilst sponsored by NET.

We constantly focus on standards as we understand outcomes are paramount. Our decision making is driven entirely by what is best for children. By doing this we enhance the life chances of the children and young people in our care.

Northern Education Trust is seeking to appoint a highly dedicated individual to support the development of safeguarding, welfare and attendance across two small academies – Badger Hill Academy and Whitecliffe Academy.

The successful candidate will:

• Be able to support the development of safeguarding, child protection policies and procedures and offer advice and guidance to staff; coordinating referrals, arranging action and reviewing services for children and families.• Have a good understanding of keeping children safe in education, experience in supporting children and families who are in need and have the knowledge and expertise to be the nominated DSL.

• Be organised and efficient to provide administrative support to promote academy attendance strategies.• Be confident to lead on the implementation of the behaviour policy and its administration.

• Be proficient in the use of ICT, to analyse attendance data and impact positively on improving attendance for particular groups and individuals.

Badger Hill Academy and Whitecliffe Academy are part of Northern Education Trust, a nationally recognised and trusted academy sponsor with vast experience of school improvement, and specialised experience in all aspects of education. Trustees are committed to working with local authorities, other agencies and industry to improve the lives and life chances of young people. We want to give our students the opportunity to be economically self-reliant and have the ability to choose their own pathways to success.

We can offer you an excellent opportunity for career progression both within the Academies and the Trust as well as a supportive professional environment with an ambitious leadership team and a clear vision for the Academy. We constantly focus on standards as we understand outcomes are paramount. Our decision making is driven entirely by what is best for children. By doing this we enhance the life chances of the children and young people in our care.

For further information, contact the PA to the Principal/Office Manager at a.langley@northerneducationtrust.org

The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and well-being of our pupils. In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.

To apply for this position, please visit: https://northerneducation.octo-firstclass.co.uk/candidates/account/login/151963?aisId=12&rmId=3361

Closing Date: 17th April, 2023

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £30,151.00-£32,020.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location