SIL is the leading education service provider in the region. We have a strong and respected track record of School Improvement, supporting and challenging leaders, managers and staff at all levels to aspire to be the best they can through well-planned professional development. We employ a highly motivated, well qualified workforce with proven track records of excellence and credibility.
Primary Purpose of the Role
- To lead and manage SIL Education Welfare Partners.
In addition, the role includes:
- Offering education welfare casework to schools.
- Quality assurance of the delivery of attendance family support/ casework to schools.
- Compliance with statutory school attendance duties.
- Effective collaboration with the Local Authority and multi-agency partners.
- Working in partnership with another Education Welfare Team Manager.
The role also includes the strategic oversight for attendance and education welfare, commercial planning, budget management and maintaining best practice standards aligned with national guidance.
This post is full time/fixed term from 1st September 2026 to 30th July 2027
Please see job description for further information.
Qualifications and Training
- Relevant degree or equivalent professional qualification in education, social care, or related field.
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
Experience
- Significant experience in education welfare or attendance improvement.
- A thorough knowledge of the supervision process.
Skills/Abilities/ Knowledge
- Awareness of school and LA statutory responsibilities for attendance.
- Understanding of statutory attendance duties and legal processes (Penalty Notices, Prosecutions and Education Supervision Orders).
- Awareness of Ofsted requirements for attendance.
- Knowledge of safeguarding principles and GDPR compliance.
- Understanding of, or a willingness to learn about, evidence-informed practice and recent research on attendance interventions.
Please see person specification for further information.
Please complete the SIL application form and email this to [email protected] by 29th June 2026 at 4.00pm.
