Education Welfare Officer

Education Welfare Officer

SO2, £37,280 to £39,152 per annum (actual salary)

37 Hours Per Week, Full Year

To Start As Soon As Possible

Horbury Academy is seeking to appoint an Education Welfare Officer to oversee Educational Welfare across the academy and work closely with the Student Support Team & Pastoral staff to improve academy attendance for all pupils.

The role will involve working as part of the Student Support Team to improve academy attendance and promote positive attitudes towards regular school attendance on the part of pupils and their parents/carers.

The successful candidate will work to secure pupil’s regular attendance at school including assisting in identifying causes of irregular attendance, liaising and co‑ordinating with outside agencies and playing a key role in ensuring all safeguarding and child protection procedures are adhered to.

Horbury Academy is an Ofsted ‘good’ rated secondary academy with great facilities and fantastic staff. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a forward‑thinking, ambitious team in a welcoming, friendly school.

• Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme
• 29 days annual leave per annum plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days plus bank holidays after 5 years’ service
• Payment of Local Living Wage
• Technology scheme via Smart Tech*
• Access to an extensive discounts platform via Accord Rewards
• Access to an industry leading Employee Assistance Programme
• 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner through Healthcare Cash Plans
• Cycle to Work Scheme*
• Free annual flu jab
• Free, on‑site parking at every site
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings

* restrictions apply

For an informal discussion about this position please contact hr or call on .

Closing Date:
Friday 06 February 2026 at 9.00am

Interviews likely to be held: w/c 09 February 2026

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We are committed to providing a culture of inclusion, respect and equity of opportunity that attracts, supports, and retains high quality colleagues from all backgrounds and across all job roles at the Trust. We welcome and encourage applications from, but not limited to Black, Asian, other ethnic minority groups, individuals who identify as LGBT+; and/or are registered with a disability. Candidates will always be shortlisted based on the content of the application against the job description and essential criteria without access to the personal details information.

The Accord Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.