Attendance Welfare Officer (Part Time)

• Attendance_Welfare_Officer_January_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 note applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Short listed candidates will also be subject to an on-line search, and will be required to complete a convictions and cautions declaration prior to interview.

The Governors and Headteacher wish to appoint an outstanding Attendance Welfare Officer with excellent administration and communication skills to join our committed and enthusiastic team on a part time, term time only, 20 hours per week permanent contract to start as soon as possible.

If you are someone who wants to make a positive difference to young people, and work as part of a successful multi-disciplinary team in a busy office environent, then please see the application pack for further details.

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.

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.

The closing date is 12 noon on Friday 30th January 2026.

Please send completed CWaC application forms and a letter of application of no more than 2 sides of A4 to Mr Neil Oxley. CVs will not be accepted without a completed application form.