Education Welfare Officer

Northern Education Trust Freebrough Academy is seeking to appoint an Education Welfare Officer.  The successful candidate will support children in the academy whose education is at risk, they will help families to improve their children’s access to learning and enable all children and young people to maximise their educational opportunities, especially those vulnerable groups that may need additional support.

Candidates will need experience of using a social work or counselling approach to working with children and their parents and carers, as well as being able to complete accurate report writing and record keeping and will ideally have experience of working within the education system and in a multi-agency environment.

Freebrough Academy is an inclusive school which is committed to the all-round achievement of each individual student. We strive to provide an educational experience which focuses upon academic success, enjoyment and participation and engenders a sense of community and belonging.

Freebrough Academy is on a journey of rapid improvement and since 1st September 2019 becoming part of the Northern Education Trust has allowed us to further secure outstanding learning opportunities for our students. This is an exciting time for our academy, and we seek to appoint staff who share our passion and vision for our young people. 

We can offer you an excellent opportunity for career progression both within the Academy and the Trust, as well as a supportive professional environment with an ambitious leadership team and a clear vision for the Academy.

Potential candidates are encouraged to consider the Job Specification and cross reference their own skills, knowledge and experience when applying.  For further information, enquiries or if you would like to visit our academy please contact the Business Manager, Mrs Eileen Chapman.

The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils.

Please note CVs are not accepted and your letter of application/supporting statement should be no longer than 2 sides of A4.

Completed application forms to be emailed to Eileen Chapman – Business Manager at fa-recruitment@northerneducationtrust.org

Telephone: 01287 676305

Closing date:   Monday 29 June

Interviews:      W/C 6 July,  timescales may be delayed due to Coronavirus restrictions