Educational Welfare & Inclusion Officer (Attendance Lead)

MAT Educational Welfare & Inclusion Officer

North Surrey: Staines upon Thames & Woking

Contract: Permanent | Term Time (39 weeks)

Salary: £28,353 - £32,896 actual (FTE £32,958 - £38,239)

Are you an experienced Attendance Officer, Education Welfare Officer (EWO), Inclusion Officer or Pastoral Lead ready to take the next step?

This is a rare opportunity to move into a strategic, cross school role where you’ll lead on attendance, inclusion and student engagement across a Multi Academy Trust, while still remaining hands on where it matters most.  Each school already has an Attendance Officer in place; your role is to lead, support and enhance practice across both sites.

About the Trust

Unity Schools Trust is a collaborative and values driven Multi Academy Trust based in Surrey, built around a shared ethos of “Excellence through collaboration.”

The Trust works closely across its schools to share expertise, raise standards and deliver consistently strong outcomes for pupils. A key strength of the Trust is the way it balances collaboration with autonomy, allowing schools to retain their individual identity while benefiting from shared expertise and central support. Its approach is grounded in the belief that schools improve together, not in isolation, creating a strong culture of partnership across the Trust.

With a clear commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and wellbeing, Unity Schools Trust places strong emphasis on ensuring every student feels supported, can access education consistently and is able to thrive both academically and personally.

This role will work across both The Magna Carta School (Staines-upon-Thames) and Bishop David Brown School (Woking), offering the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across a wider Trust community.

The Role: Attendance, Inclusion & Welfare

This is not a typical Attendance Officer role.

You will take a Trust wide strategic lead on attendance, inclusion and pupil engagement, focusing on improving outcomes for students, particularly those at risk of persistent absence.

This role is perfect for someone who:

-Is currently an Attendance Officer, Education Welfare Officer (EWO), Inclusion Officer or Pastoral Lead

-Is ready to step into a broader, more strategic role across multiple schools

-Enjoys working with attendance data, persistent absence and intervention planning

-Is confident influencing staff and working with senior leaders

-Still wants to remain hands on with students and families where needed

Why Join Unity Schools Trust?

-Generous family friendly policies and Local Government Pension Scheme

-Strong focus on professional development and career progression

-A collaborative culture built on “Excellence through collaboration”

-Opportunities to coach, mentor and develop within the Trust

-Wellbeing support, including EAP and dedicated wellbeing initiatives

-Additional benefits including free gym access, on site parking and staff perks

-Supportive leadership within a well connected Multi Academy Trust

How to Apply

By applying here, your application goes directly to Unity Schools Trust for a permanent position. Think Education Partners have been exclusively retained to support this appointment.

To apply, please initially register your interest with Ellie Field at Think Education Partners. You can click ‘Apply Now’ to express interest or contact Ellie directly at Think. You will then be provided with the full application pack, detailed role information and next steps in the process.

Closing Date: Immediate, no later than 9am on Tuesday 16th June 2026

Applications will be reviewed on receipt and early applications are strongly encouraged.

Unity Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS and barred list check. The Trust is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Recruitment decisions are based on skills, experience and potential.

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