EWO/ Attendance Manager

Role: Education Welfare Officer/Attendance Manager

Academy: Outwood Academy Hindley

Start Date: As Soon As Possible

Salary (Actual Salary): £30,946.22 - £33,969.00

Working Pattern: Full Time - 37 Hours per Week, Term Time Only + 15 Days

Are you a proactive leader ready to strategically influence student outcomes through maximizing attendance? Join us as an Education Welfare Officer/Attendance Manager, where you will lead the attendance team and drive whole-school strategies to significantly improve student attendance and educational access. This senior position requires legislative expertise, exceptional interpersonal skills, and the capacity to engage families constructively, often in complex situations, to prioritize student access to learning.

Welcome from the Principal:

I am excited to introduce you to Outwood Academy Hindley, recently judged 'Good' in all areas by Ofsted.

The report recognised our outstanding 'culture of care' and welcoming environment. We place a strong emphasis on staff development, guaranteeing excellent CPD opportunities for those passionate about improving their practice.

Our exceptional team shares a strong sense of teamwork and commitment to transforming student lives. Similarly, our students are kind, well-mannered, and keen to succeed. Everything we do is guided by the core principles of the Outwood family: students first, raising standards, and transforming lives.

If you share our passion for improving the life chances of young people, I am very keen to meet you and welcome you to our team.

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If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact Matthew Haughton (HR Assistant) at m.haughton@hindley.outwood.com.

You will lead the attendance team and apply the academy's attendance and punctuality policy. This involves identifying children in need of support due to absence, assessing need, planning, and implementing effective interventions.

Core duties include conducting home visits and coordinating joint working with safeguarding agencies. You will manage the legal framework by identifying cases for referral for court proceedings or Penalty Notices, preparing comprehensive evidence, and acting as a witness if required. You are also responsible for preparing and analysing regular data reports for senior leadership and leading regular attendance panels/fast-track meetings.

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Candidates must hold a relevant Level 3 qualification or an equivalent related professional qualification. Essential experience includes using an education welfare, social work, or counselling approach to work with parents and children, alongside a strong background in record keeping and report writing.

Crucially, the post holder must possess knowledge of the legislative framework that governs school attendances and the ability to undertake assessments and write reports to a high standard. Resilience and the ability to work effectively in difficult, conflict-ridden situations are also essential.

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