Attendance Welfare Officer (Part Time)

• Attendance_Welfare_Officer_Jan_2026

Thank you for your interest in our job vacancy. Please complete the application as fully as possible and explain any gaps in your employment history. We would like to understand more about how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the job description and person specification for the role. Please be aware successful candidates will undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS service. You will also be required to supply evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.

The Governors and Headteacher wish to appoint an outstanding practioner with excellent administration and communication skills including supporting the Headteacher on all attendance issues, on a term time only, 20 hour per week, permanent contract to start as soon as possible. The ideal candidate will have an operational knowledge of SIMS.

Oaklands School is a unique secondary special school for pupils with moderate and complex learning difficulties.

The successful candidate will join a school team committed to providing a safe and inclusive learning environment where everyone is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of its pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service. In order to comply with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 (as amended by S147 of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002), all prospective employees will be required to supply evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.

Please be aware it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. A copy of our safeguarding policy can be found in the School Info/Policy section of our website: www.oaklandsschool.org

Further details are included on the school website at www.oaklandsschool.org.uk. Please contact Mrs J Fox, SBM on 01606 551048 if you require any further information.