Attendance, Welfare and Home Liaison Officer - London

We are looking for a proactive, solution-focused, flexible and friendly professional to join our wider pastoral team with a strategic focus on raising attendance and supporting the related welfare and well being needs of pupils who are persistently absent from school.

This role provides a challenging but exciting opportunity for someone passionate about social justice and equality of opportunity, who believes in the transformative power of education, to have a real impact in improving the lives and outcomes of all children.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about education and who understands the role of attendance within this as well as the importance of building positive relationships with pupils and their families.

As part of Seven Kings Teaching School Alliance, Wanstead is able to provide a wide variety of CPD opportunities for staff at all stages of their career, both within Wanstead and the Teaching School Alliance. The post offers an excellent opportunity for the right person to develop their career within an exciting and supportive department and school.

Wanstead High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share in this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

The closing date for this post is 23:59 on Sunday 02 March 2025 although outstanding candidates may be interviewed before the closing date.

Completed applications should be returned by email to recruitment@wansteadhigh.co.uk.

Interviews dates: TBC

Candidates should be advised that if they have not received a response within 2 weeks of the closing date, they should assume that they have not been shortlisted.

If you would like to speak to the Headteacher or Department Leader regarding this post or if you have any questions, please contact HR (recruitment@wansteadhigh.co.uk).