Student Welfare Officer

Leeds East Academy; Leeds; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds East Academy, part of White Rose Academies Trust in Leeds, seeks a Student WelfareOfficer to promote safety, welfare and wellbeing of students, working with the Safeguarding Team and Attendance/Pastoral colleagues. You will identify barriers to learning and help create an inclusive environment where every student can thrive.

Role involves coordinating health and safety processes, maintaining compliance with legislation, and ensuring staff have the training to support student safety and

Qualifications

• Experience in student welfare and safeguarding.
• Ability to identify barriers to learning and support student wellbeing.
• Collaborative work with safeguarding, attendance and pastoral teams.

Responsibilities

• Promote safety, welfare and wellbeing of students.
• Coordinate health and safety processes and ensure compliance.
• Support safeguarding and attendance initiatives with school staff.

Skills

Welfare support

Safeguarding

Team collaboration

Communication

Job description

Leeds East Academy is a thriving 11-16 school committed to transforming the lives of young people through education. Rooted in values of resilience, integrity, trust, and ambition, the academy fosters an inclusive and supportive environment where every student is encouraged to excel, regardless of their background. As part of the White Rose Academies Trust, the school is dedicated to delivering a world-class education, continuously evolving to meet the needs of its students and embracing innovative approaches to learning.

Recognised by Ofsted in 2024 for its strong leadership, positive student behaviour, and personal development opportunities, Leeds East Academy has undergone remarkable improvement in recent years. The school is driven by the belief that every child can achieve exceptional outcomes. More than just a place of learning, the academy nurtures and inspires students, equipping them with the skills and character to succeed in life and contribute positively to society.

We are committed to investing in our staff and supporting their continuous professional growth. As part of our Trust, colleagues have access to a range of nationally recognised qualifications from Level 3 to Level 6, fully funded by the organisation. We provide protected time during the working week to enable staff to complete these qualifications successfully, ensuring professional development is both achievable and meaningful. This commitment reflects our belief in nurturing talent and supporting career progression across all roles within the Trust.

Leeds East Academy is part of White Rose Academies Trust, a local trust dedicated to raising aspirations and unlocking the potential of young people across Leeds. Together, we are committed to delivering a world-class education and creating life-changing opportunities for all.

The Student Welfare Officer

The Student Welfare Officer plays a key role in promoting the safety, welfare and wellbeing of students, ensuring they are supported to engage fully in school life and achieve their potential. Working as part of the Safeguarding Team and closely with Attendance and Pastoral colleagues, the postholder will identify and address barriers to learning, support vulnerable students and help create a safe, inclusive environment where all students can thrive. The role also has responsibility for coordinating health and safety processes, maintaining compliance with relevant legislation and ensuring staff have the knowledge and training required to effectively support student safety and wellbeing.

Part of White Rose Academies Trust - Leeds East Academy is accelerating on a thrilling journey, which will ultimately see the school, its staff and its students, secure continued strides for the school and the community that it serves.

We are securing our vision for World Class by growing our family of exceptional education professionals; dedicated specialists and passionate leaders with the shared goal of transforming future prospects for the next generation in West Yorkshire.

The trust currently employs over 500 members of staff and is responsible for educating and developing almost 4,000 students between the ages of 3 to 16. The trust consists of three secondary schools - Leeds City Academy, Leeds East Academy and Leeds West Academy, and also welcomed its first primary school Alder Tree Primary Academy on 1st December 2020.

We believe the trust is a highly desirable place of work for an ambitious professional, who will be joining one of the most supportive and talented teams in the country.

If you would like to arrange a visit to the academy, please contact us on 0113 273 1964.

White Rose Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students and expects all staff and volunteers to share the commitment. Appointments will be subject to Safer Recruitment Procedures and an enhanced DBS check.

Please note this role will involve contact with children, and you will be engaging in regulated activity. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds. Applications are welcome from all, irrespective of sex, sexuality, race, religion, marital status, age or disability.