Pupil Wellbeing & Safeguarding Lead

Marchant Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is helping a Brent-based school recruit a Welfare Officer to support pupil wellbeing, attendance and pastoral care. You will be part of a team dedicated to creating a safe, inclusive environment where pupils feel supported and ready to learn.

You will monitor attendance, maintain confidential welfare records and liaise with families and external agencies while championing safeguarding and positive behaviour across the school. This is a full-time, ASAP-start role.

Qualifications

• Experience in welfare, pastoral, safeguarding or school support roles.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisation and accurate record-keeping abilities.
• Understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality and child protection procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral support to pupils facing personal, emotional or social difficulties.
• Monitor attendance and punctuality; follow up on unexplained absences.
• Act as first point of contact for pupil welfare concerns.
• Maintain confidential welfare records and interventions.
• Liaise with parents, carers, teachers and external agencies to address concerns.
• Support safeguarding procedures and escalate concerns per school policy.
• Promote positive behaviour, wellbeing and engagement across the school.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisation

Record-keeping

Safeguarding awareness

Relationship building

Job description

Marchant Recruitment is helping a Brent-based school recruit a Welfare Officer to support pupil wellbeing, attendance and pastoral care. You will be part of a team dedicated to creating a safe, inclusive environment where pupils feel supported and ready to learn.

You will monitor attendance, maintain confidential welfare records and liaise with families and external agencies while championing safeguarding and positive behaviour across the school. This is a full-time, ASAP-start role.