EWO/ Attendance Manager at Outwood Grange Acadamies Trust

Ripon, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 May, 26

Salary

31625.0

Posted On

06 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Motivation, Engagement, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Integrity, Imagination, Energy, Self-Motivation, Education Welfare, Attendance Management, Child Support, Family Engagement, Collaboration, Community Outreach

Industry

Primary and Secondary Education

Description

Role: Education Welfare Officer/Attendance Manager Academy: Outwood Academy Ripon Start Date: As soon as possible Salary (Actual Salary): £29,308.81 to £31,625.75per annum Contract : Fixed term contract ending 31 August 2026 Working Pattern: 37 hours /week , Term time only + 5 days Due to growth Outwood Academy Ripon, seeks applications from outstanding applicants with integrity, imagination and energy for this rewarding role. The Academy places students at the centre of everything it does, with a focus on creating a culture of success, a positive climate for learning, and increased student attainment, achievement and social emotional development. We are seeking to appoint a committed individual to work as part of a dedicated team of inclusion staff together with the Vice Principal. The Ideal candidate will support children whose education is at risk and help families to improve their children's access to learning and enable all children and young people to maximise their educational opportunities, especially those in vulnerable groups that may need additional support. The role of Education Welfare Officer / Attendance Manager will involve leading the academy attendance team to engage students and their parents/carers where poor attendance is identified as a barrier to learning. The successful candidate will be a highly self-motivated individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Previous experience of working with children and families and with other agencies is essential, preferably within an education welfare setting. This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated and driven individual. The ideal candidate will be solution focused, have excellent communication skills with the ability to motivate and engage our students and families. Home visits are required for this post so you will require a current UK driving licence and use of your own vehicle. You must possess the skills and determination to make a significant difference to the lives of our students. The purpose of this post is to fulfil our responsibility in the improvement of attendance and enhance the life chances of our students at Outwood Academy Ripon. The Academy benefits from being part of the Outwood Family of Schools and you will be joining a highly innovative, inspirational and successful organisation. The Trust guarantees every member of staff CPD and development opportunities and various routes for career progression. Please complete your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close adverts early. You must have the qualifications as per our attached person specification. These must be listed on your application and certificates must be provided at interview. Please also ensure your employment and education history is listed in a chronological order with any gaps explained. Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) places staff development at the heart of its strategy to deliver excellence, aiming to recruit, develop, and retain the best staff through the Outwood Institute of Education (OIE). What will we do for you? We offer a supportive package focusing on professional advancement, secure benefits, and work-life balance: Secure Pay & Pension: Competitive salary, automatic pay progression, and enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme. Training & Progression: Access to diverse CPD opportunities, including apprenticeships and vocational qualifications. Flexibility & Leave: Flexible family policies, enhanced occupational benefits (with no qualifying period), and 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays for non-term time staff. (Holiday for part-time staff is calculated on a pro-rata basis) Wellbeing & Perks: Dedicated mental well-being strategy, free on-site parking, employee discounts, and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme. If you are looking for a rewarding, supportive role where you can truly make an impact, we encourage you to apply now. Further Information on employee benefits can be found Click Here To find our more about working for Outwood and to read a message from our CEO please Click Here Note: If applying from an external job board, please click 'Apply' to access the working links on the Outwood Careers page Please note, we reserve the right to close advertisements early, either on the advertised closing date, or sooner if required. Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

Responsibilities

The Education Welfare Officer/Attendance Manager will lead the academy attendance team to engage students and their families to improve attendance. The role focuses on supporting children at risk of educational failure and enhancing their access to learning.