Interim Principal Education Welfare Officer – West Berkshire Council
Contract: 6+ months ongoing
Working Pattern: Hybrid (approximately 40% office-based)
We are currently working with West Berkshire Council to recruit an experienced Interim Principal Education Welfare Officer to support their Education service.
This is a senior leadership role with strategic and operational responsibility for school attendance, access to education, and statutory education functions across the borough.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage education welfare and attendance services across the authority
* Ensure the Local Authority meets all statutory duties relating to school attendance and access to education
* Drive improvements in attendance outcomes for children and young people
* Provide strategic direction and operational oversight to the service
* Manage and develop staff, including direct line management responsibilities
* Work collaboratively with schools, partners and internal stakeholders
Requirements
* Significant experience within Education Welfare or Attendance services at a senior level
* Strong knowledge of statutory education responsibilities and compliance requirements
* Proven leadership and management experience
* Ability to work both strategically and operationally
* Willingness to work flexibly, including occasional evenings if required
* Able to travel independently across the borough
This is an excellent opportunity to take on a key leadership role within a well-regarded Local Authority, supporting positive outcomes for children and young people.
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