At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students and families to improve attendance and overcome barriers.
- Company: Burntwood School, a diverse and inclusive educational environment.
- Benefits: Part-time hours, competitive salary, and a chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Join a supportive team dedicated to equality and safeguarding.
- Why this job: Shape the future of students' lives and contribute to a positive school culture.
- Qualifications: Experience in education or welfare support is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 22826 - 22826 £ per year.
Employer: Burntwood School
Location: London, Greater London
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Part Time, Term Time
Salary: SO2, SP27-SP29 (actual salary currently £22,826)
Posted: 19th June 2026
Expires: 3rd July 2026 09:00 AM
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Job ID: 1561469
Role: Education Welfare Officer
Work Pattern: Term-Time only, 3 days per week
Working Hours: 21.6 hours per week
Salary Grade: SO2, SP27-SP29 (actual salary currently £22,826 per annum)
Responsible to: Assistant Principal (Attendance)/ Designated Attendance Leads
Commencing: September 2026
Make a Real Difference to Students’ Lives
As Burntwood Trust grows, we are seeking to appoint a dedicated and proactive Education Welfare Officer (EWO) to work across our schools. This is a unique opportunity to help shape and deliver a high-quality, trust-led attendance service, following our move away from the local authority model. You will play a vital role in improving attendance, reducing persistent absence, and ensuring every student has the best possible opportunity to succeed. Working across the Trust and its high-performing mainstream and specialist settings, you will develop a broad and highly impactful practice.
About the Role
Working closely with attendance leads, safeguarding teams, and pastoral staff across both schools, you will:
- Lead attendance casework, supporting students and families to overcome barriers
- Monitor and analyse attendance data to identify trends and target intervention
- Carry out home visits and direct work with families where appropriate
- Lead statutory attendance processes, including legal interventions where required
- Work collaboratively with external agencies to support vulnerable pupils
- Contribute to the development of a consistent, trust-wide approach to attendance
This role combines hands-on casework, strategic influence, and cross-school collaboration.
How to apply
Burntwood is a popular, multi-cultural school. We put equality, safeguarding and inclusion at the heart of our ethos. Burntwood has a strong corporate identity characterised by our firm commitment to the UNICEF Convention on the Rights of the Child. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people & vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups including gender, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. The successful applicant will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check.
Please note, we are only accepting applications through our career site. Should you require any other details please contact our HR team. Applications must be completed and submitted no later than 9am on Friday 3rd July 2026.
Trust Education Welfare Officer employer: Burntwood School
Burntwood School is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and development of its staff while making a significant impact on students' lives. With a strong commitment to equality, safeguarding, and inclusion, the school fosters a collaborative work culture where employees can thrive through professional growth opportunities. Located in vibrant London, this part-time role offers a unique chance to contribute to a trust-led attendance service, ensuring every student has the best opportunity to succeed.
