Location
Fulwood Academy, Black Bull Lane, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9YR (976 on roll)
Tel: 01772 719060
Summary
We are seeking to appoint a Pupil Welfare Officer, with experience of working in a school attendance role, to join the Academys successful and hard working attendance team.
We Care, We Challenge, We Commit are at the heart of all we do, and you will join a fabulous team of staff who share the passion to develop pupils learning with strong subject knowledge and who are committed to providing the best learning opportunities possible for the pupils of Fulwood. You will be involved in a very exciting phase of Fulwoods journey to be an Outstanding school.
We seek to appoint an experienced candidate who has:
- Experience of working directly with children and families to improve attendance outcomes and a knowledge of school attendance legislation.
- Drive, enthusiasm, resilience, warmth and a sense of humour
- Full UK driving license and access to vehicle for work purposes.
We can offer you:
- A friendly and diverse pupil and staff community
- A broad and wide-ranging staff development programme
- A staff rewards package including benefits and discounts
- The opportunity to join an academy with exciting plans for the future
- An environment focused on raising standards
- Opportunities for career development
Working Requirements: 37 hours per week, term time only + 10 Inset days
(08.00am 4.00pm Mon-Thurs, Fri 3.30pm)
Salary: SO2 FTE £37615 - £39,401 - Term Time Equivalent £33,639 - £35,236
Application Process:
- Arrange a visit to the Academy for a tour and a brief meeting with the attendance team
- Complete a Fulwood Academy Support Staff application form
- Complete a covering letter
Closing date: Friday 3rd July
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro rata basis.
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Equal Opportunities statement
An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.
