Attendance and Welfare Officer

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Attendance and Welfare Officer - Reddish Hall School, Stockport

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Location: Reddish Hall School, Stockport, SK5 6UY

Salary: £30,000.00 per annum (not pro rata)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday, with flexibility for home visits and meetings

Contract: Permanent | Term Time plus 6 weeks

Start: February 2026

UK applicants only this role does not offer sponsorship.

Reddish Hall School is seeking an experienced, committed Attendance and Welfare Officer to lead and coordinate attendance and welfare practice across the school. This is a key role within our safeguarding and pastoral framework, combining strategic oversight with hands-on casework to support some of our most vulnerable pupils.

You will lead whole-school attendance and welfare systems under the direction of SLT, while managing a caseload of complex cases involving SEMH needs, EBSA, safeguarding concerns and disrupted education histories. Working closely with pupils, families, staff and external agencies, you will help remove barriers to attendance and ensure pupils feel safe, supported and able to re-engage with learning.

The role includes close involvement in safeguarding practice and deputising for the Designated Safeguarding Lead, making it ideal for a confident, resilient professional with strong judgement and experience of multi-agency working.

You’ll monitor and analyse attendance data to identify risk and inform timely, targeted interventions. You’ll work directly with families through meetings and home visits, developing Personal Attendance Plans, reintegration pathways and phased returns. You’ll coordinate attendance panels and multi-agency meetings, maintain clear records and chronologies, and provide high-quality reports that demonstrate impact and support inspection readiness.

Above all, you’ll help create a culture where attendance is understood as part of wellbeing and safeguarding, and where pupils are met with consistency, compassion and clear expectations.

You’ll be an experienced practitioner with a strong understanding of safeguarding and attendance practice, confident working with vulnerable pupils and families. You’ll be organised, analytical and calm under pressure, with excellent communication skills and the ability to balance challenge with support. Experience in an SEMH or specialist setting is highly desirable.

A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential due to the nature of the role.

When applying, please include the following in your supporting statement:

• About you Tell us a little about yourself and why you’re interested in this role
• Suitability Explain why you believe you are suitable, referring to the job description
• Skills & experience Highlight relevant skills with real examples from your work
• Contribution Describe how you would contribute to the role and the school if appointed

We’re looking for Attendance and Welfare Officers who bring compassion, professionalism and determination, and who are committed to improving outcomes and life chances for vulnerable young people.

Reddish Hall School is an independent specialist day school in Stockport for pupils with SEMH needs, many with additional diagnoses including ASC, ADHD, and Dyslexia. In small classes, pupils receive personalised support in a safe, nurturing, and structured environment, building confidence, engagement, and self-esteem. Our curriculum blends academic, vocational, and wellbeing-focused learning to develop independence, resilience, and social skills. Supported by a skilled team and strong family partnerships, Reddish Hall empowers every pupil to achieve their potential and prepare for life beyond school.

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