Student Welfare Officer

Waseley Hills High School; Yardley Wood; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free tea and coffee facilities

Eye tests

Flu jabs

Cycle scheme

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Waseley Hills High School in Yardley Wood, England, is seeking an adaptable Student Welfare Officer to support student wellbeing and behaviour within the pastoral team. The role covers pupils aged 11 to 18 and involves working closely with external agencies to secure positive outcomes.

The post is permanent, 37 hours per week during term time plus 5 INSET days, with an enhanced DBS required for shortlisted candidates.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with teenagers.
• Excellent listening and communication with young people.
• Commitment to safeguarding and student welfare.

Responsibilities

• Support students' wellbeing and behaviour as part of the pastoral team.
• Work with students aged 11 to 18 and collaborate with external agencies.
• Assist with safeguarding and DBS processes.

Job description

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.