This is a unique and exciting opportunity for an inspirational and aspirational member of staff to join Blaise High School and further contribute to the life chances of our young people in the school and across the Trust. The school is on a rapid trajectory of improvement that will be sustained over many years; it is a chance to be part of something very special. We support career development and will equip you for a further progression within the school and within our trust. We are based on the outskirts of Bristol, close to the M4 and M5, providing access across to South Wales, Gloucestershire, and with close proximity to Bristol. The area we serve is diverse and therefore our catchment and students offer a range of expectations and challenges; being able to drive ambitions is key.
The vision for Blaise High School is simple. We want every child to be able to climb their own personal mountains to the best universities in the country, or careers of their choosing. This will be supported through disruption free learning and a clear expectation of working hard and being kind.
The role of the Educational Welfare Officer is to take over when early interventions put in place by the Attendance Officer are proving to be ineffective.
Our Educational Welfare Officer will work alongside the attendance officer and other key members of staff on improving whole school attendance to consistently be in excess of 95%, with a specific focus on disadvantaged students. Also to work alongside young people, families and other agencies to :
- Identify barriers to good attendance and cause of persistent absence
- Promote a positive attendance and punctuality culture
- Support students in achieving their full academic potential
We value a diverse workforce and develop people from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and all employees undergo full DBS checks prior to and whilst employed at Blaise High School.
Candidates' ability to meet all essential criteria of the Employee Specification will be tested and assessed during the selection process, including suitability to work with children. Our interview process includes safeguarding questions.
Current and previous employers of shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide references and any discrepancies or anomalies in the information provided and issues arising from references will be taken up at interview.