Student Welfare Officer

WASELEY HILLS HIGH SCHOOL; Rubery; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing package

Free eye tests

Flu vaccinations

Cycle to work

Job summary

Waseley Hills High School is seeking to appoint an adaptable and empathetic Student Welfare Officer who can support our students with their wellbeing and behaviour. The appointed candidate will work with the wider pastoral team, students aged 11 to 18 and in collaboration with specialised external agencies.

This permanent, full-time post is 37 hours per week, term time only plus 5 INSET days, with a salary of £29,617 - £31,277 (actual annual).

Qualifications

• Experience of working with teenagers.
• Good listener and communicator with young people.
• Adaptable and empathetic with a focus on wellbeing and behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Support students with their wellbeing and behaviour.
• Work with the wider pastoral team.
• Collaborate with external agencies.
• Uphold safeguarding commitments.

Job description

Student Welfare Officer at Waseley Hills High School

• Job Reference: EDV/2026/WHHS/08175
• Location: School Road, Rubery, Birmingham, West Midlands, B45 9EL
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Contract Term: Full-Time
• Salary: £29,617.00 - £31,277.00 Annually (Actual)
• Hours Per Week: 37
• Weeks Per Year: Term Time Only + 5 INSET days
• Closing Date: 9:00am, Mon 28th Sep, 2026
• Positions Available: 1

About this Role

Student Welfare Officer

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37 per week, term time only + 5 INSET days

Salary: £29,617 - £31,277 (actual annual)

Waseley Hills High School is seeking to appoint an adaptable and empathetic Student Welfare Officer who can support our students with their wellbeing and behaviour. The appointed candidate will work with the wider pastoral team, students aged 11 to 18 and in collaboration with specialised external agencies. The successful candidate will have experience of working with teenagers, be a good listener and communicator with young people and must want the best outcome for students.

Waseley Hills is a wonderful place to learn and teach. We have a very hardworking team of teachers and support staff who provide a caring and welcoming atmosphere to our students.

All support staff are subject to the Conditions of Employment set out in their contract of employment and the National Joint Council for Local Government Services (The Green Book) Document. The Trust and its schools comply with these requirements as a minimum but optionally offer an incredible wellbeing package including free tea and coffee facilities, free eye tests, flu jabs, cycle scheme and a 24/7 employee assistance programme that offers a wide range of free support from emotional to financial and legal.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Online checks will be carried out on shortlisted candidates and an enhanced DBS will be required for the successful candidate. All successful candidates will be required to present their birth certificate along with evidence of any name changes.