At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive student attendance and strengthen home-school connections in a vibrant primary school.
- Company: Community-focused primary academy in Greater Manchester.
- Benefits: Full-time role during term time with a supportive environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for personal growth and impactful community engagement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference to students' lives and outcomes.
- Qualifications: Experience in school attendance or pastoral support, strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Are you a dedicated, empathetic pastoral professional ready to drive student attendance, reduce persistent absence, and strengthen home-school liaison across a vibrant primary school environment? This role offers the chance to make a profound difference to student outcomes across Greater Manchester.
Progressive, community-focused primary academy based in Manchester. Full-time role (Term-Time Only + 1 Week) | September start.
Our client is seeking an empathetic yet resilient Attendance & Welfare Officer to manage daily register monitoring and persistent absence interventions from September. Working closely with senior leaders, class teachers, and local authority education welfare officers (EWOs), you will take an active approach to identifying attendance trends and removing barriers to learning.
Key responsibilities include:
- Conducting morning registration sweeps
- Making daily home calls for unexplained absences
- Leading early intervention meetings with parents
- Maintaining accurate attendance logs on Management Information Systems (SIMS or Arbor)
- Performing home visits for vulnerable pupils
- Designing creative attendance reward frameworks
- Preparing legally compliant documentation for statutory local authority panels regarding persistent absence
Requirements:
- Prior experience in school attendance, pastoral support, or family liaison
- Complete confidence using school databases (SIMS/Arbor)
- Exceptional communication, de-escalation, and report-writing skills
Attendance & Welfare Officer employer: Progressive
Progressive is an exceptional employer located in the vibrant Manchester City Centre, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. Employees benefit from a competitive salary structure, uncapped commission, and a range of perks designed to support their professional growth and well-being. With a focus on the Irish Energy Transition Market, this role provides unique opportunities to make a meaningful impact while working alongside a high-performing team in a thriving industry.
