School Attendance & Welfare Officer Thriving Secondary School

A well-regarded secondary school in Manchester is seeking a dedicated School Attendance & Welfare Officer for a permanent September start. This position involves monitoring daily student attendance, identifying patterns of absence, and working directly with families and external agencies to support student welfare. The successful candidate will run targeted interventions to remove barriers to education and ensure high levels of student engagement across all year groups.

The school offers a grounded, supportive, and highly collaborative workplace where support staff are viewed as critical partners in student success. Driven by an active and visible leadership team, the academy maintains robust behaviour and pastoral systems, providing a stable and structured environment to manage student casework effectively.

• Direct previous experience handling student attendance, casework, or pastoral support within a UK secondary school is a must.
• You must have the legal right to work in the UK.
• Excellent communication skills and proficiency in school MIS systems (such as SIMS, Arbor, or Bromcom).

• Hours:
  
  8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday (Term-time only plus 2 weeks).
• Salary Range: £32,500 – £36,500 per annum (highly competitive package for the region).
• Benefits:
  • Access to a comprehensive local government pension scheme.
  • Strong internal induction and ongoing safeguarding training pathways.
  • Convenient central location with excellent Greater Manchester transit links and free on-site parking.