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Harris Academy Purley

Education · South Croydon

Education Welfare Officer

£38,937 - £40,575 FTE

South Croydon, CR2 6DTTemporaryFull TimeCloses 18 Nov 2026 · 6 days left
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About the role

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced individual to join Harris Academy Purley as Education Welfare Officer, overseeing welfare-related duties and attendance data and working with at-risk students.

This is a part-time maternity cover position, working three days per week during term time only. The actual salary for this role will be £19,642 - £20,468 (38 weeks per year, 22.5 hours per week).

We would like to hear from you if you have:

  • An undergraduate degree (or equivalent)
  • Knowledge of behaviour for learning policies
  • Knowledge of the range of barriers to learning that students face
  • Training in child protection and safeguarding procedures
  • Basic knowledge of first aid (e.g. emergency first aid course)
  • Three years' experience of working in an inner city school or educational establishment in a pastoral capacity
  • Experience of dealing successfully with a range of issues influencing poor attendance
  • Experience of working with staff to ensure excellent standards of attendance and punctuality are maintained
  • Experience of working with families
  • Experience of working with challenging students and parents, and finding ways in which we can meet their needs more successfully


Job pack and documents

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Education Welfare Officer£38,937 - £40,575 FTE
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