Lincolnshire County Council Hiring for Education Welfare Officer (EWO) Job at Spalding, England , UK Full Time

Educational Welfare Officer (EWO)

Required for 1 September 2022
Scale Grade 8 Point 22 FTE £30,444 – pro rata £28,289 per annum
37 hours per week, 42 weeks a year (Term Time and includes 5 training days)

The University Academy Long Sutton is a popular 11 – 16 years Academy in the rural market town of Long Sutton, and is part of The University of Lincoln Academy Trust. This may bring the opportunity to work across 2 sites.

We are seeking to appoint a passionate and motivated EWO. The successful candidate will work closely alongside our Senior Leader of Attendance. You will have an understanding of issues affecting attendance, take a lead role in implementing Child Protection and Safeguarding policies and procedures to improve pupil attendance; taking appropriate interventions where required. You will also have an active role in making home visits to further improve home/school communication.

The ideal candidate will be educated to GCSE standard or above in English and Mathematics, have previous experience of monitoring attendance and reporting, be able to effectively use ICT and, whilst not essential, experience in the use of SIMS would be advantageous.

Visits to the Academy are welcomed and encouraged. For an informal discussion or to visit the Academy please contact Ellie Carter, PA to Principal, either by telephone 01406 362120 or email [email protected]

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should we identify an appropriate candidate.
An application form can be obtained by visiting the Academy website www.uals.org.uk/vacancies

Closing date for applications: Friday 1 July 2022 12:00pm
Interviews will take place week commencing: Monday 4 July 2022

Applications must be submitted to: [email protected]

Applicants please note this post is subject to Enhanced DBS Clearance. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is Barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. This Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to the following checks:

 Enhanced DBS Disclosure
 Barred List Check
 Childcare Disqualification Check
 Prohibition Check
 Section 128 Check (where applicable)

Fluency Duty

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

The school advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews. When interviews are taking place schools will follow all Government and Public Health England Guidelines.

All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.