Oversee Educational Welfare across the academy
Manage a caseload of 'at risk' students where attendance falls below 85%, and implement strategies to improve attendance
Have responsibility for monitoring the attendance of most vulnerable students at the academy, including Looked after students, those on the child protection register, and children identified as being in need
Manage the process of addressing poor attendance across the academy
Represent the academy at external meetings e.g. Social Services Case Conferences, Child in Need Meetings, LAC Reviews
Line manage the Attendance Officer
Liaise with Academy Leadership Group to address any attendance or welfare concerns.
Assist with the smooth running of the student information centre (SIC), ensuring support for students has a positive impact on raising achievement
Communicate effectively with all external agencies, including possible alternative providers
Ensure effective and appropriate communication/consultation with parents through phone, letter and home visits as relevant
Liaise with the local authority when cases of poor attendance reach the level of legal intervention, managing the process of evidence sharing and representing the academy at court were necessary
Prepare reports and maintain records relating to student referrals and subsequent counselling or support

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced individual to join Harris Academy Purley as Education Welfare Officer, overseeing welfare-related duties and attendance data and working with at-risk students., An undergraduate degree (or equivalent)
Knowledge of behaviour for learning policies
Knowledge of the range of barriers to learning that students face
Training in child protection and safeguarding procedures
Basic knowledge of first aid (e.g. emergency first aid course)
Three years' experience of working in an inner city school or educational establishment in a pastoral capacity
Experience of dealing successfully with a range of issues influencing poor attendance
Experience of working with staff to ensure excellent standards of attendance and punctuality are maintained
Experience of working with families
Experience of working with challenging students and parents, and finding ways in which we can meet their needs more successfully

Working at Harris Academy Purley, you will make a real difference to the lives of young people and their families in South London who value the learning and school environment we offer. Our school is oversubscribed; we have families, from a number of boroughs, who choose us for the high standard of education we provide, and staff come from across London as well as Sussex and Surrey to come and work with us.

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