Education Welfare Officer

Kingfisher Schools Trust provides direction, support and challenge to seven schools in Suffolk and Norfolk. Our mission is to provide exceptional education for our pupils. We are committed to helping our entire community, especially the young people in our care, to flourish. Our work is focused on creating ‘life choices’ for young people rather than ‘life chances’. To find out more about us, visit our website.

We are looking for a dedicated and professional Education Welfare Officer to work across the trust to promote and secure high levels of attendance and punctuality for all pupils. The postholder will work closely with school leaders, staff, pupils and families to reduce persistent absence, improve engagement and ensure compliance with legal requirements relating to school attendance. The ability to be flexible to travel between schools is required. The hours of work will be 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term-time plus one week). We will also consider applications for part-time or job share.

Our ideal applicant will:

• Have experience of working in education, safeguarding or family support
• Have knowledge of legislation and statutory guidance relating to school attendance
• Have experience of working with vulnerable families and external agencies
• Be a strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
• Be able to form positive relationships within schools
• Have a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Kingfisher Schools Trust offers a wide range of benefits, including:

• Excellent opportunities for continued professional development
• Access to a huge variety of training courses through The National College
• Pension scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contribution
• Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice
• Shopping and leisure discounts
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
• Affordable electric car salary sacrifice scheme

Please submit your application as soon as possible, as the closing date for this vacancy may be altered if a sufficient number of applications are received.