Student Welfare Officer

Wymondham High Academy; Wymondham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Wymondham High Academy is seeking two Student Welfare Officers to support the wellbeing and safeguarding of students. The roles require experience in education or social care, a calm approach to challenging issues, and the ability to liaise with external services such as local authorities and police.

An understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures is essential. The positions start at 8:00 each day during term-time plus two weeks.

Qualifications

• Experience in education and/or social care environments.
• Experience supporting young people through challenging issues.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support the wellbeing and safeguarding of students.
• Liaise with external services (local authority, police) as needed.
• Assist with safeguarding and pastoral interventions.

Skills

Education & social care experience

Job description

• £26,175to £28,393 Actual

• 8am start

• 2 positions available

• Term time plus 2 weeks

We are looking to appoint 2Student Welfare Officers to support the Academy in ensuring that the wellbeing andsafeguarding of our young people continues to be our priority. Thesuccessful candidates will have experience in working in the education and / orsocial care environments. Experience of working to support young peoplethrough challenging issues, sometimes under very difficult circumstances, andliaising with external services (such as local authority and police) arerequired. Whilst appropriate training will be provided, knowledge ofsafeguarding and child protection procedures is essential.

Closing Date: 23rd November 2026

Interview Date: Interview date to be agreed withshortlisted candidates