Education Welfare Officer

At Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to succeed—join us as an Education Welfare Officer and play a key role in improving attendance, safeguarding wellbeing, and shaping brighter futures across our schools!
Salary: £25,795.89 - £28,006.55 per annum Pro rata
Hours: 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, Term time plus inset days
Start Date: September 2026
Location: Hub 1 or Hub 4
Application Deadline: Friday 1st May 2026 (Noon)
About Us:
The Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust is a multi-academy trust formed by the Diocese of Lincoln in 2013. We are a growing and thriving family of schools dedicated to providing an excellent education for pupils across Lincolnshire. We have grown to serve twenty-four academies across three local authorities of Lincolnshire, North Lincolnshire, and North-East Lincolnshire.
Education Welfare Officer - The Role:
We are looking for two Education Welfare Officers to join the Trust, each in a different hub location:
- Education Welfare Officer – Hub 1
- Education Welfare Officer – Hub 4
As an Education Welfare Officer, you will play a vital role in supporting children across our schools. Working closely with pupils, families, and staff, you will help remove barriers to learning, improve attendance, and promote wellbeing. Your work will directly influence children’s safety, educational progress, and future opportunities. This is a rewarding chance to join a Trust that values early intervention, inclusive support, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people.
Education Welfare Officer – Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor and analyse student attendance in line with DfE requirements, implementing strategies to reduce persistent absence
- Investigate and manage all absences (including medical and unexplained), working with staff and families to improve attendance
- Provide targeted support to vulnerable students and those below attendance thresholds, including catch-up plans and alternative provision
- Liaise with external agencies (e.g. social services, educational psychologists) to ensure appropriate support for students and families
- Manage a caseload of complex cases, maintain accurate records, and communicate effectively with parents/carers
- Prepare reports for senior leadership and, where necessary, support legal proceedings including evidence gathering and court attendance
Education Welfare Officer - You:
- Minimum of 5 O Levels/GCSEs (To include English and Mathematics at Grade C or 4 or above) Have Education Welfare Officer status or similar experience
- Excellent interpersonal skills and work in a positive manner
- Be a skilled negotiator, willing and able to develop relationships with professionals and families and present potentially sensitive information in a tactful manner
- The ability to manage a caseload and to prioritise work demands
- Enhanced DBS Clearance
Education Welfare Officer – Benefits:
- Over 70 online courses to support development
- 24 hour confidential helpline covering legal, financial and health and wellbeing guidance
- Free of charge counselling sessions
- Virtual GP - Accessible by smart phone, or computer with same day appointments
- Local Government Pension or Teachers Pension Scheme
- Competitive annual leave entitlements for support staff colleagues
- Favourable T&Cs for all colleagues to include enhanced HR policies for all colleagues
- Opportunities for PPA at home for most teaching roles
- Internal and external CPD and Networks for all colleagues
- Employee benefits from Specsavers and Halfords – cycle to work scheme
Application Deadline: Friday 1st May 2026 (Noon)
Interviews: Friday 8th May and Monday 11th May 2026 (Timings to be confirmed)
To submit your application for the Education Welfare Officer opportunity click ’Apply’ now