Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council, Dudley School Attendance & Education Support Service: “Ensuring all children in Dudley have access to outstanding education”.
Are you looking for the next challenge? Do you want to be part of an exciting service focused on providing outstanding services for Children and Families? Have you got the skills and experiences to make positive change happen? If the answer is ‘yes’ then we would like you to be part of our team.
In Dudley, Improving School Attendance is a key priority, and we are constantly developing the way we provide advice and support to Schools, Children, Young People and Families to make the positive improvements we want to see. We are developing new and innovative ways of bringing about effective change and would like to hear from you if you feel you have something to offer.
We are seeking to recruit an experienced and passionate Senior School Attendance & Education Support Officer. We are looking for a professional who has a history of working in the field of improving school attendance and is aware of the various enforcement measures available to the local authority. You must have experience of undertaking casework and working with professionals from a range of services. Experience of preparing court files and taking legal action on behalf of the authority in matters relating to absence from education and experience or knowledge of managing people.
As a Senior School Attendance & Education Support Officer within the School Attendance & Education Support Service you can expect:
* A comprehensive learning and development package
* High quality professional supervision
* Supportive and collaborative team working
* Opportunities to develop knowledge and expertise in school attendance strategies
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check.
For enquiries regarding this vacancy please contact Steve Wilkinson on 01384 817864 or steve.wilkinson@dudley.gov.uk.
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N.B. We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications.
Attachments: Job Description - Senior Attendance Education Support Officer - Updated 30.09.2025.docx; Employee Benefits List.pdf
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