Welfare and Attendance Officer Hazlehurst Primary Academy
Post: Welfare and Attendance Officer
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary Range: SCP23 SCP25 (£33,366.00 - £35,235.00 FTE) [pro rata £19,918.15- £21,033.87]
Working Type: Part Time 25 hours/39 weeks
Base: Hazlehurst Primary Academy
Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Northern Education Trust (NET) is a charitable education Trust with a good track record for school improvement. The Trust sponsors 30 academies; 17 secondary and 13 primaries across the North of England in fourteen Local Authority regions.
Join Our Team as an Attendance and Welfare Officer at Hazlehurst Primary Academy
Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of children and their families in an academy where every child is valued and supported to thrive?
Hazlehurst Academy is seeking to appoint a dedicated Attendance and Welfare Officer to help ensure our pupils’ well-being and good attendance are at the heart of their learning journey.
If you are compassionate, proactive, and committed to fostering strong relationships with families to help pupils succeed, we would love to hear from you. Join us in creating a nurturing environment where every child can flourish!
JOB PURPOSE
* To support the development of safeguarding and child protection policies, training and procedures and guidance for the academy
* To lead on the coordination of referrals, arranging action and reviewing service for children and families
* To lead on the implementation of the behaviour policy and its administration
* To provide administrative support to promote academy attendance strategies
* To be the designated safeguarding lead in the academy
Northern Education Trust offers:
* The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future;
* The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project;
* A full and detailed programme of support and development for all;
* A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College.
Employee benefits
* Free flu vaccinations
* Free onsite parking
In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.
The Trust is committed to considering flexible working requests.
The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils.
In order to apply for this position, please visit: https://northerneducation.octo-firstclass.co.uk/candidates/account/login/192659?aisId=12&rmId=3361
For more information, or if you would like to arrange a school visit, please contact Sharon Lowe, PA/Office Manager, at s.lowe@northerneducationtrust.org
Closing date: Sunday, 21st September 2025.
Shortlisting will take place on Monday 22nd September and Interviews on Monday 29th September.
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