Education, Welfare & Attendance Officer

Contract type: Part-Time |42.8 weeks per year - Term-Time only plus September INSET day Working Hours: Mon-Thu 07:30-16:00, Fri 07:30-15:30 - 37 hours per week with 1hr unpaid for lunch each day Start date: ASAP Closing date: Midday on Tuesday 15 September 2026 Interview dates: Shortly following the closing date Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people? Do you have a keen eye for detail and excellent administrative skills? The King Edmund School - a thriving secondary school set in a vibrant community is seeking a dedicated Education, Welfare & Attendance Officer to join our supportive team. You'll play a vital part in ensuring every student attends school regularly and on time. We are determined to become the school of choice in Essex-a place where every young person is challenged, supported, and inspired to thrive. This isn't a dream - it is a promise and you will be at the centre of delivering and creating this. The Role

• Work directly with students and families to improve attendance and wellbeing
• Conduct home visits (not outsourced) and manage a caseload of complex attendance cases
• Liaise with external agencies and prepare cases for legal proceedings
• Play a key role in safeguarding, including identifying and reporting child protection concerns
• Use a therapeutic and empathetic approach to support our most vulnerable families
We are looking for someone with experience in education, social care, or similar fields, who is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills are essential. Why Join King Edmund School? This is a school with immense potential and a powerful sense of purpose. We are creating something exceptional-step by step, brick by brick. You will be joining a committed, talented team at a moment of transformation, where your leadership will directly shape our school's success story. Come and be part of something extraordinary! The school offers an extensive support programme, including mentor/buddy system, Initial Teacher Training support for Early Career Teachers (ECTs) or for those seeking Qualified Teacher Status (QTS / QTLS), a system of twilight training sessions, as well as excellent development opportunities. Staff benefits include free car parking, on-site gymnasium and swimming pool as well as staff recognition schemes. If you are currently considering a career move, we would very much like to hear from you. For more about our school and vision please see attached welcome letter from our Headteacher. We also welcome and encourage telephone calls on to register an interest or to find out more about the school and the role. If you wish to arrange an informal conversation or visit to the school prior to interview, we would be delighted to welcome you to KES prior to the closing date, to offer you the opportunity to get a real sense of the school first hand. To arrange a visit, please email your request to Mrs Andrea Atkins - HR Manager at recruitment@kes.essex.sch.uk and provide your availability, as well as a contact telephone number. The King Edmund School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory completion of safeguarding checks. The King Edmund School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We'll consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage, or civil partnership.