School Attendance Support and Welfare Administrator

Uxbridge High School; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking educational institution in London seeks a committed Sixth Form Support and Welfare Administrator. This role involves supervising students, supporting their wellbeing, and organizing events. The ideal candidate will have experience in educational settings, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage student health needs. This position supports flexible working and offers various benefits to promote staff wellbeing.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Private health care

Staff wellbeing initiatives

Early finish on Fridays

Qualifications

• Experience in a school or educational setting is preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage medical records and supplies.

Responsibilities

• Supervise sixth form study area and support students' independent study.
• Assist in organizing events for sixth form students.
• Administer first aid and manage student health records.

Skills

Student welfare support

First aid administration

Event administration

Attendance monitoring

Job description

Overview

Uxbridge High School is a vibrant, forward-thinking school that celebrates the academic, social, and emotional growth of each student. We take pride in our diverse, committed student body, supportive staff, and strong relationships with the wider community. As a truly comprehensive and multicultural school, we embody the spirit of modern Britain, valuing every child's unique journey and success. Uxbridge High School Academy Trust believes in creating an environment that allows employees to be at their best. This is known by the community as our gold standard. Our commitment to our people, how we value and treat staff is set in our People Strategy.

The Position: We are looking for a dedicated and proactive individual to join our team as a Sixth Form Support and Welfare Administrator. This role involves supervising the sixth form study area and supporting sixth form students with managing their independent study, and monitoring student attendance. Additionally, you will assist with the administration and running of events and activities calendared for the sixth form throughout the year, including Parents' Evenings, Enrolment, and social events. You will also support the Welfare and Provision Manager in administering first aid, managing medical supplies, and promoting student well-being across the school. In addition, the role involves working closely with the Welfare and Provision Manager to deliver first aid, maintain medical and health records, manage the safe storage and administration of medicines, and promote the physical and emotional wellbeing of students. The post holder will play an active role in safeguarding and student welfare, ensuring all procedures are followed in line with school policy and statutory requirements.

What we are offering

• Early finish on Fridays (our students are dismissed at 1.00 pm)
• We support flexible working: 16% of our staff work flexibly (including 9% of teaching workforce and 37% of associate staff)
• We support the work life balance and have family friendly policies: three paid days of special leave for medical appointments and three paid days for childcare/emergency leave
• Private health care which includes: 24/7 GP and mental health helplines, medical diagnosis and treatment, physiotherapy, cancer support, social care advice and wellbeing hub, rewards and benefits
• Staff events: Christmas lunch and end of year event
• Staff wellbeing: staff wellbeing group, early finish on Fridays before winter and spring breaks, on-site yoga sessions, running club, five annual INSET days to deliver exceptional CPD with TOIL days for twilight INSET, which gives staff longer Christmas and Easter holidays, wellbeing as an appraisal target, additional Occasional Day off in Autumn