Student Study and Welfare Manager

Student Study and Welfare Manager Permanent Contract 32.5 hours per week Daily Working Pattern of 8:30am to 3:30pm Term-Time Only + 1 week (39 weeks) Salary Band H, Points 14-17 (Starting on point 14 - actual salary starting at £23,437 per annum) Required for September 2026 This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic, dedicated person that wants to make a difference to the lives and education of young people. You will work with a caseload of students and families to support student attendance, learning and welfare. You will have a key role in raising the attendance of students following periods of absence. The role includes:

• Encouraging identified students to improve their attendance or return to school using a range of strategies and address barriers to learning
• Understanding EBSNA (Emotion Based School Non-Attendance) and applying strategies to support students with EBSNA to improve attendance
• Supporting students with academic learning by identifying and closing gaps in knowledge, through liaising with subject teachers and supporting students in a 1:1 or small group basis
• Demonstrating excellent organisation, administration and communication skills
• Liaising with families to discuss the support required and ensure barriers to attendance are addressed
• Working with the wider school support teams and external agencies where appropriate, to ensure a collaborative approach to support for students
• Utilising strong interpersonal skills effectively to both support and challenge families
• Having the confidence and resilience to tackle persistent absenteeism with rigour to ensure excellent attendance of students across the school and offer support to those students on a phased return to school following periods of absence
• Having the ability to liaise with other professionals, the NLS IEN (Individual Educational Needs) Team and external agencies to address issues around attendance
• Supporting the welfare of students with medical needs, and where appropriate to act as one of the school's first aiders
Working within the wider IEN (Individual Educational Needs) Faculty team you will have a positive impact on student support and be a point of reference for professionals where relevant. We would love to hear from you if you:
• Think this role will suit your skills, knowledge and experience and you have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to relate well to both adults and children
• Have an understanding of young people and education and working with partner agencies/support organisations
• Have a good working knowledge of common ICT applications, especially Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook and be able to present information effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Are educated to minimum GCSE level, with a recognised qualification or knowledge in at least one curriculum area or SEND
• Hold a full UK driving license
• Hold key attributes for this role, such as being a strong communicator, can work under pressure and can maintain confidentiality and sensitivity, while being flexible to support the wider IEN faculty.
Please see our application pack including the job description and person specification for full details and requirements with regards to this role and note any offer of employment is subject to receipt of a completed application form, satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS disclosure, online search checks and the right to work in the UK. What We Offer:
• A fantastic modern school environment with a strong team culture
• A very generous pension scheme and access to a range of health and wellbeing services
• A first-class commitment to developing individuals through personalised CPD programmes
• An easily accessible location with plentiful onsite parking
If you wish to be part of this outstanding learning community, please complete our application form and submit to: hr@etmat.co.uk Closing Date: Monday 22nd June 2026 at 9:00am Interviews are expected to take place shortly after the closing date; however, we may interview candidates on application. Therefore, we encourage you to apply at your earliest opportunity. Thank you for your interest in our role Elm Tree Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.


• Think this role will suit your skills, knowledge and experience and you have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to relate well to both adults and children
• Have an understanding of young people and education and working with partner agencies/support organisations
• Have a good working knowledge of common ICT applications, especially Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook and be able to present information effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Are educated to minimum GCSE level, with a recognised qualification or knowledge in at least one curriculum area or SEND
• Hold a full UK driving license
• Hold key attributes for this role, such as being a strong communicator, can work under pressure and can maintain confidentiality and sensitivity, while being flexible to support the wider IEN faculty.
  
  What We Offer:
• A fantastic modern school environment with a strong team culture
• A very generous pension scheme and access to a range of health and wellbeing services
• A first-class commitment to developing individuals through personalised CPD programmes
• An easily accessible location with plentiful onsite parking