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eTeach UK Limited; Weybridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 GP access

20% gym discount

Free after-school and breakfast club

Job summary

Cleves School in Weybridge is seeking a Welfare & Attendance Officer to lead daily first-aid operations and manage pupil attendance. The role requires strong communication with parents and staff, with experience in safeguarding and health-care plans for pupils with complex needs.

You will work within a supportive team, using SIMS and CPOMS to maintain accurate records, and contribute to safeguarding practices in line with KCSIE and HSE standards.

Qualifications

• Respond swiftly and calmly in medical or safeguarding incidents.
• Strong communication with parents, staff and external agencies.
• Accurate admin with attention to detail and records management.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily first-aid operations and welfare support for pupils.
• Manage attendance procedures and IHCPs for complex conditions.
• Collaborate with safeguarding lead and DSL on safeguarding matters.

Skills

Emergency response

Communication

Administrative skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

First Aid qualification

Tools

SIMS

CPOMS

Job description

Cleves is a friendly, community focused and inclusive school in Weybridge, which prides itself on offering a culture of high expectations and a guarantee to provide pupils with opportunities that help them to reach their full potential.Recently judged ‘outstanding’ by OFSTED, Cleves was described as having, “excellent staff pupil relationships that make lessons a positive, calm and purposeful learning environment”. It highlighted well planned learning for all pupils, including for those with send or disabilities. Cleves School is a six-form entry junior school with recent accreditation for the Inclusion Quality Mark and the Wellbeing Award.We have a rewarding and exciting opportunity for a Welfare & Attendance Officer to join our supportive and positive team. The role is to lead our daily first-aid operations and manage pupil attendance procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• First Aid & Medical Welfare: Act as the primary First Aider (HSE standards), manage the Welfare Room, administer medications, and manage Individual Health Care Plans (IHCPs) for complex conditions (e.g. Diabetes, Asthma, Anaphylaxis).
• Pastoral & Emotional Support: Provide de-escalation, calming support, and care for pupils in emotional distress, liaising with school counsellors and the DSL on safeguarding matters.
• Attendance Management: Oversee daily attendance tracking, handle absence reporting, run early intervention initiatives, and collaborate with Surrey attendance officers and families to reduce barriers to learning.

What We Are Looking For:

• Proven ability to act calmly, quickly, and effectively in emergency medical situations.
• Excellent communication skills to engage sensitively with parents, staff, and external multi-agency teams.
• Strong administrative capability with high attention to detail (experience with SIMS, CPOMS is highly desirable).
• A robust understanding of safeguarding practices (KCSIE) and HSE First Aid regulations.

What we can offer you:

• A friendly, welcoming staff, with low staff turnover, that works collaboratively to provide the best possible experiences for children whilst working collaboratively as a team.
• Pupils who are enthusiastic and eager to learn with excellent behaviour.
• An outstanding, well-resourced school with excellent facilities.
• High quality training and professional development pathways, as well as external support and established links and partnerships with specialist agencies.
• Benefit system, which includes access to 24/7 GP, 20% discount on gym membership as well as other discounts and a range of professional advice.
• Free after school and breakfast club for staff with children at Cleves.
• Staff wellbeing considered a priority, which includes free tea, coffee, biscuits and fruit.
• Access to EV charger in the car park.

Working Pattern: Full time (36 hours a week), permanent role. Term time plus 5 INSET days (39 weeks).