Description Outwood Academy Ripon Education Welfare Officer/ Attendance Manager Outwood Academy Ripon has an exciting opportunity for an Education Welfare Officer. We are seeking to appoint a committed individual to work as part of a dedicated team of inclusion staff together with the Vice Principal. The Ideal candidate will support children whose education is at risk and help families to improve their children's access to learning and enable all children and young people to maximise their educational opportunities, especially those in vulnerable groups that may need additional support. The role of Education Welfare Officer / Attendance Manager will involve leading the academy attendance team to engage students and their parents/carers where poor attendance is identified as a barrier to learning. The successful candidate will be a highly self-motivated individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Previous experience of working with children and families and with other agencies is essential, preferably within an education welfare setting. This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated and driven individual. The ideal candidate will be solution focused, have excellent communication skills with the ability to motivate and engage our students and families. Home visits are required for this post so you will require a current UK driving licence and use of your own vehicle. You must possess the skills and determination to make a significant difference to the lives of our students. The purpose of this post is to fulfil our responsibility in the improvement of attendance and enhance the life chances of our students at Outwood Academy Ripon. To view the full job description please click here. To view the person specification, which you should use when completing your application, please click here. Outwood Recruitment Brochure Jan 2024 Relocating to North Yorkshire - Link to more information If you are interested in joining our team, please contact Mr David O’Brien, Vice Principal ( d.o’brien@ripon.outwood.com ) who will be pleased to tell you more, either by email or telephone, and we would be delighted to welcome you on a visit if you would like to see us in person. You must have the qualifications as per our attached person specification. These must be listed on your application and certificates must be provided at interview. Please also ensure your employment and education history is listed in chronological order with any gaps explained. Chief Executive Officer: Lee Wilson Principal: Rachel Donohue We are proud that Outwood Academy Ripon is rated Good with Outstanding features by Ofsted. We are an 11-16 academy based in the cathedral city of Ripon, near the UNESCO World Heritage Site encompassing the magnificent Studley Royal Deer Park, including the well-preserved Cistercian Fountains Abbey. Our success is one of the most impressive in North Yorkshire, and we have been recognised for our consistently excellent outcomes in progress and attainment. Judged as Good with Outstanding features by Ofsted in 2024, the inspection stated that “Pupils are supported by caring staff who know them well”, “Pupils know that learning is important and apply themselves diligently to their work” and noted that ”the relationships between staff and students are very strong and behaviour around the academy is of a high standard". We aim to promote the highest standards of academic achievement through inspiring teaching and learning, with a curriculum designed to stretch and enrich our students’ experience. Our success speaks for itself as we are above the national average for the number of students achieving at a Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs, and we have won numerous awards as a school including the Carnegie Mental Health Silver Award, Anti-Bullying Alliance Bronze Award and being accredited with the prestigious IQM Centre of Excellence status, which highlights that inclusion at all levels is of paramount importance to us. Put simply, we take pride in serving the local community, ensuring everyone has a right to learn. Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children. You must have the qualifications as per our attached person specification. These must be listed on your application and certificates must be provided at interview. Please also ensure your employment and education history is listed in chronological order with any gaps explained.