Education Welfare Officer

Are you passionate about making a real difference to young people's lives? Do you have experience working with children, young people, or families and are looking for a rewarding new challenge? Are you a professional seeking a role where you can directly impact attendance, engagement, and outcomes for students? Perhaps you're considering a career focused on student welfare and want to use your skills to support vulnerable young people? If the answer is yes, then our Education Welfare Officer role at Alder Community High School could be the perfect opportunity for you! We are seeking an additional dedicated and compassionate Education Welfare Officer to join our inclusive and forward-thinking team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about improving attendance and supporting students and families to overcome barriers to learning. You'll thrive in a collaborative, student-centred environment where your work will directly impact the lives of young people. This is a key role in monitoring and improving attendance, working closely with students, families, and external agencies to ensure every child has the opportunity to succeed. Alder is a rewarding place to be. We have built a culture where staff feel valued and supported. We recognise the benefits of staff working in a productive, healthy and flourishing workplace, and we work hard to ensure the wellbeing of everyone. Our core values of Altruism, Leadership, Excellence, Diversity and Resilience are at the heart of everything we do - We Are ALDER! We are a community, and we want all students to thrive in a happy, safe, supportive, yet challenging learning environment. Our vision is to be outstanding in all we do. This includes students pursuing academic success and developing a set of skills which will prepare them for life beyond school. We have an ambitious academic curriculum for all students with hard work expected as standard. Being part of the Alder team, you will receive: ✅ The opportunit