Education, Attendance and Welfare Officer

Join us as an Education Attendance and Welfare Officer: Empower Futures

Do you want to work for a company where wellbeing is more than a word, it's a commitment? Somewhere where the person matters as much as the professional?

Well at Progress Schools, that's just the approach we take.

Our top-notch benefits go beyond the basics—enjoy access to discounted gym memberships, a free wellbeing app that is jam packed with fitness, yoga and mindfulness resources and dedicated counselling support. And because we know your passion is with pupils and not paperwork, we do everything we can to reduce the amount of surplus admin too.

Your work-life balance matters. That's why we offer generous holidays, additional leave for foster carers and flexibility wherever possible.

And why do we do this? Because when you thrive, so do our students. So we want to invest in your personal and professional growth as much as we do the young people who attend our schools.

But that's not all, we also offer…

• Professional Development: Support for professional qualifications, in-house training, including paid qualifications. Last year we invested approx. £3.5k per colleague

• Financial Security: Death in Service Insurance providing four times your salary.

• Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave.

• Health and Wellbeing Cashback: Access to Medicash for you and your dependants, covering the costs of eye tests, optical, dental, prescriptions, and holistic treatments up to £900 annually.

• Recognition Awards: Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual Recognition Awards.

• Referral Bonus: £500 for referring top talent.

• Exclusive Discounts: MiRewards benefits platform, offering loads of discounts and rewards

• Weekly drop ins with Senior Leaders: Connect, clarify and communicate with weekly drop-ins with our Managing Director and organisation SLT

• Group Connection: Annual Group conference and a comprehensive benefits review.

Who are we looking for from you?

• Academic Qualifications: English and Maths at Level 2 / GCSE Grade 4 or above is essential. A Business Administration qualification and safeguarding certification are desirable.

• Administrative Skills: Strong administrative and organisational skills with excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.

• Experience: Experience working in a school environment is essential. Experience within a secondary education setting is desirable. Previous involvement with Ofsted inspections (non-association independent schools framework) is also desirable.

• Communication: Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing, with a diverse range of audiences including children, parents/carers, and professionals.

• Multi-agency Working: Confident in working with external agencies and parents/carers, sometimes in challenging situations.

• Problem-Solving: Ability to manage caseloads effectively and deal with complex referrals. Able to identify and resolve issues swiftly, ensuring appropriate follow-up.

• Knowledge: Sound understanding of safeguarding, child protection, equality, inclusion, and how these apply in schools with vulnerable learners.

• Personal Qualities: Highly motivated, proactive, enthusiastic, and approachable. Able to build positive relationships and demonstrate high expectations.

• Teamwork: Collaborative team player, supportive of colleagues and committed to the organisation's mission.

• Time Management: Able to work effectively under pressure, prioritise workload, and meet deadlines.

• Learner Engagement: Able to relate well to children, share their interests, and promote a positive and supportive learning environment.

About the School:

Progress Schools is part of The Progress Group, the Group is made up of six business units, each of which aspires to innovate, influence, and inspire others through high-quality and purposeful education and training. Progress Schools is a national group of 13 independent OFSTED-regulated schools.

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How to Apply: Ready to be a part of our journey? Submit your application with a brief note about your training philosophy by clicking APPLY. If you have any further queries, then please get in touch with our friendly recruitment team by emailing -

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Diversity and Inclusion Statement: The Progress Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin colour, marital status, genetic information, or parental status. All employment decisions are based on merit, job requirements, and business needs.

Safeguarding Statement: We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices. For details of our commitment to safer recruitment please visit our website for further information.

Note: We are unable to provide Visa sponsorship for this role.