Welfare and Attendance Officer

Salary details: £ - £

At Cotmanhay Infant and Nursery School we have a strong whole school ethos that is reflected in our motto ‘Celebrate, Inspire, Nurture and Succeed’. 

Children and their families are the heart of what we do. Providing a safe, caring and supportive environment in their early years, means children can have confidence as they move through the rest of their lives. 

We are excited to have a vacancy for a key team member. The Family Support Worker will be a Designated Safeguarding lead and will be at the heart of ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our children. There will be potential for increased hours. 

The role encompasses providing early help, supporting families, identifying those at risk of harm and supporting our staff team. You will be part of a wider team including 2 DSLs, 2 deputy DSLs, an Attendance Welfare Officer, the SENDCO and Headteacher. We work closely together and support each other. 

The successful candidate will join us in September 2025.  We expect shortlisting to take place on the 17^th of July, with interviews being scheduled the following week (week commencing the 21^st of July). 

We warmly welcome anyone who would like to come and visit us.

Please phone Samantha Wilson, School Business Manager, on 0115 9302064

Provisional Interview Date: Week commencing 21^st July 2025

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.