Location
Fulwood Academy, Black Bull Lane, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9YR (976 on roll)
Contact
Tel: 01772 719060
Position Summary
We are seeking to appoint a Pupil Welfare Officer with experience in a school attendance role, to join the Academy’s attendance team.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the attendance team in improving pupil attendance outcomes.
- Work directly with children and families to develop visit plans, house visits, and interventions that improve attendance.
- Maintain accurate attendance records and analyse data to identify trends.
- Apply relevant school attendance legislation and policy guidance in day‑to‑day practice.
- Collaborate with teachers, parents, and external agencies to ensure whole‑school support.
Required Skills and Experience
- Experience working directly with pupils and families to improve attendance.
- Knowledge of school attendance legislation.
- Drive, enthusiasm, resilience, warmth and a sense of humour.
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.
Benefits and Development
- Friendly and diverse pupil and staff community.
- Broad staff development programme.
- Staff rewards package including benefits and discounts.
- Opportunities for career development within an academy with exciting plans.
- Environment focused on raising standards.
Working Requirements
37 hours per week, term time only + 10 Inset days. Hours: 08:00am – 04:00pm Mon‑Thurs, Fri 03:30pm.
Salary
SO2 FTE £37,615 – £39,401; Term Time Equivalent £33,639 – £35,236.
Application Process
- Arrange a visit to the Academy for a tour and a brief meeting with the attendance team.
- Complete a Fulwood Academy Support Staff application form.
- Complete a covering letter.
Application Deadline
Friday 3rd July
Equal Opportunities Statement
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.
Rehabilitation of Offenders
The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a ‘disclosure’. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS’s Code of Practice.
Disability Confident
We are a Disability Confident employer, and disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria will be invited to interview.
