Attendance, Education and Welfare Officer

Attendance, Education and Welfare Officer - Hillsborough Primary School & Wisewood Primary School

Required:                   September/October 2024

Salary:                        Grade 4 SCP 7 to 12 (FTE: £24,294 to 26,421) (Actual:  £11,295.19 to £12,284.12)

Hours:                        20 hours per week – Monday to Friday (predominantly mornings, actual hours to be negotiated at interview).

Weeks per year:        39 weeks

Tapton School Academy Trust wish to appoint a permanent part time Attendance, Education and Welfare Officer from 1st September 2024 working across both Hillsborough Primary School and Wisewood Primary School.

Applicants must hold a full UK Driving Licence.

Hillsborough Primary school is at the heart of its community and in November 2013 became a member of Tapton School Academy Trust. Tapton is an ‘Outstanding’ secondary school in Sheffield and the Academy Trust is establishing itself within the city. Membership of the Academy Trust provides a range of opportunities for partnership working and continuing professional development with an outstanding secondary school and a network of primary schools within the locality. We are all working together to establish really effective practice for the benefit of every child. 

 At the last inspection the school had a grade 2 Good judgement. Membership of the Academy Trust provides a range of opportunities for partnership working and continuing professional development with an outstanding secondary school and a network of primary schools within the locality. We are all working together to establish really effective practice for the benefit of every child. 

 Wisewood Primary School is a caring, inclusive and welcoming one form entry school providing education for children aged 4 to 11. Our ethos of Aspire, Believe, Contribute underpins everything that happens in our school and we work collaboratively to ensure that all our children are happy, safe and confident to be the best that they can be. Wisewood children aspire to excellence, believe in themselves and contribute to the community.

Aspire: To know the full range of opportunities available to them and be confident they can achieve them.

Believe: To believe in themselves, celebrate successes and show the resilience they need to overcome adversity.

Contribute: To acknowledge the value and role they play in school and the wider community and to recognise the social and cultural diversity of modern Britain where they respect the thoughts and beliefs of others.

 The school was inspected in March 2022 and was graded ‘Good’ in all areas. Ofsted stated that:

 • “Parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive about the school;”

• “Staff have created an environment that facilitates effective learning and takes account of the needs of all children;”

• “Pupils enjoy school, are tolerant and respectful and have a good understanding of diversity."

• "Staff care deeply about the well-being of pupils and pupils trust staff implicitly.”

 As a small school in a close-knit community we are able to ensure that each pupil is recognised and celebrated for their individual qualities and achievements, and work in partnership with parents and the wider community to build positive relationships that help to develop healthy and happy children. We look forward to welcoming you to our school community.

 We wish to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Education Welfare Officer who would enjoy working across both happy and supportive schools. The successful candidate will join us to complete a strong team and contribute to the school’s success. 

 We are looking to appoint someone who is keen to work as part of a team, be willing to inspire and motivate pupils and have a good understanding of school improvement. 

 Visits to both schools are warmly welcomed. Both schools are available to contact to arrange a date to visit. 

 Informal discussions about the role and visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact us to arrange:​

​enquiries@hillsborough.sheffield.sch.uk​

enquiries@wisewood.sheffield.sch.uk

​Applications for this role are via the TES, DfE and Sheffield City Council website. If you require a paper copy of the application form please contact us:​

​enquiries@hillsborough.sheffield.sch.uk​

​The closing date for applications is:  Thursday 5th September 2024

Short listing will take place on:          Friday 6th September 2024

 Interviews will be held:                      ​Week commencing Monday 9th September 2024

Previous applicants need not apply. We encourage candidates to look around the schools and meet with the Headteacher to discuss the role.

 Safeguarding​

​TSAT is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All candidates will be subject to the following employment checks:​

​Shortlisted Candidates:​

  ·             References will be requested before interview.​

·             A Criminal Convictions Disclosure Form will be requested at interview. ​

·             Evidence of identity / right to work in the UK will be requested at interview.​

·             Qualification certificates will be requested at interview.​

·             Disclosures concerning child protection investigations, relationships with pupils, employees, governors or trustees, prohibition orders and section 128 directions (where applicable) will be requested at interview.​

We may conduct online searches for shortlisted candidates prior to making our final decision. If any information obtained from the online searches raises concerns around someone’s suitability for the role or to working with children then this may be raised with the candidate at interview and/or we may take advice from the local authority children’s services.