Education Welfare Officer (Attendance & Inclusion)
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Salary: £21,500–£24,500 (Dependent on Experience)
Hours: 35 per week, term time only (39 weeks)
Location: Schools across Birmingham, Walsall, Wolverhampton & Sandwell (hybrid)
Reports to: Senior Education Welfare Officer
About Instill Excellence
Instill Excellence provides specialist attendance, education welfare, inclusion and safeguarding support to schools across the West Midlands. We believe every child deserves regular education and work closely with schools and families to remove barriers, improve attendance and strengthen whole-school practice. As our service grows, we are seeking an experienced Education Welfare Officer who shares our values and is committed to making a positive difference.
Role Summary
You will provide attendance and inclusion support across a portfolio of schools, helping to improve attendance, reduce persistent/severe absence and strengthen school systems. The role includes managing an independent caseload, leading attendance meetings, undertaking home visits, identifying barriers and working collaboratively with families and professionals to secure sustained improvements.
Main Responsibilities
- Manage an allocated caseload across multiple schools.
- Analyse attendance data to identify pupils needing intervention.
- Lead attendance review meetings with parents/carers.
- Identify barriers and develop practical attendance improvement plans.
- Undertake home visits where appropriate.
- Monitor attendance following intervention and review progress.
- Provide advice in line with Working Together to Improve School Attendance and current legislation.
- Support schools to strengthen attendance systems, graduated responses and positive attendance cultures.
Partnership Working
- Build positive relationships with school leaders, families and partner agencies.
- Promote effective engagement between home and school.
- Provide advice, guidance and signposting where additional support is needed. xgikmsk
- Work collaboratively with professionals to improve attendance and outcomes.
- Offer supportive challen...
Education Welfare Officer (Attendance & Inclusion) - Term Time Only in Birmingham employer: Instill Excellence Ltd Careers
Instill Excellence is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a positive work culture that prioritises the welfare and education of children. With a focus on professional development, employees are encouraged to grow through continuous training and collaboration with schools and families across Birmingham, Walsall, Wolverhampton, and Sandwell. The hybrid working model and commitment to making a meaningful impact in the community make this role both rewarding and fulfilling for those passionate about education and inclusion.
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