Student Study and Welfare Manager

Student Study and Welfare Manager Permanent Contract32.5 hours per weekDaily Working Pattern of 8:30am to 3:30pmTerm-Time Only + 1 week (39 weeks)Salary Band H, Points 14-17(Starting on point 14 - actual salary starting at £23,437 per annum) Required for September 2026 This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic, dedicated person that wants to make a difference to the lives and education of young people. You will work with a caseload of students and families to support student attendance, learning and welfare. You will have a key role in raising the attendance of students following periods of absence. The role includes: Encouraging identified students to improve their attendance or return to school using a range of strategies and address barriers to learning Understanding EBSNA (Emotion Based School Non-Attendance) and applying strategies to support students with EBSNA to improve attendance Supporting students with academic learning by identifying and closing gaps in knowledge, through liaising with subject teachers and supporting students in a 1:1 or small group basis Demonstrating excellent organisation, administration and communication skills Liaising with families to discuss the support required and ensure barriers to attendance are addressed Working with the wider school support teams and external agencies where appropriate, to ensure a collaborative approach to support for students Utilising strong interpersonal skills effectively to both support and challenge families Having the confidence and resilience to tackle persistent absenteeism with rigour to ensure excellent attendance of students across the school and offer support to those students on a phased return to school following periods of absence Having the ability to liaise with other professionals, the NLS IEN (Individual Educational Needs) Team and external agencies to address issues around attendance Supporting the welfare of students with medical needs, and where appropriate to act as o