Welfare Officer (Lower School)

Welfare Officer (Lower School)

Required for March 2018 or sooner

36 hours per week – term time plus 5 inset days

Salary – Scale 4 Spinal Point 18 – 21 (£18,070 – £20,138 pro rata)

plus London Weighting (£1,848 pro rata) circa (£15,795 - £17,434 inclusive LW)

Working at Preston Manor means that you benefit from working in a school with a 75 year old reputation for success, whilst also enjoying the excitement and innovation of being part of a new school having recently become an all-through Co-operative School. We are a large learning community with students from ages 4 – 19 years old and our curriculum expands across six key stages. 

Joining us means you are joining an esteemed, outward facing establishment which is currently breaking new ground into its exciting future. We are oversubscribed for places, reflecting the reputation the school has for its academic rigour, excellence in teaching and learning, an inclusive and welcoming community. We are proud of our focus on student and staff wellbeing, which is evident from the moment you step into our community. We pride ourselves on having excellent student leadership and high staff-retention rates.

We are a happy, inclusive and over-subscribed school, serving a diverse and vibrant community. We are seeking to appoint an experienced Welfare Officer to join our team and contribute to our growth and development.

We are looking for a Welfare Officer who can:

· provide effective, high-quality first aid care to children and students and all members of the school community

· manage more complex welfare/medical needs and requirements of specific students, including storage and administration of medication

· monitor daily student attendance and liaise with parents as necessary

· provide clerical and administrative assistance for the office supervisor

· supervise children before the start and after the end of the school day

· work between the hours of 8.00am and 4.00pm

Excellent communication and organisational skills, the ability to work collaboratively within a team and a flexible working attitude are essential for the role.

We offer:

· delightful, enthusiastic children who enjoy learning and all aspects of school life

· an inclusive team of dedicated, friendly and supportive staff

· engaged and supportive parents and governors

· excellent support for CPD and career development

· a genuine commitment to staff well being

· the unique experience of working in an all-through school

The successful candidate will join a dynamic and supportive team of staff who are committed to helping our students achieve to the highest level possible, and a school which prioritises the professional development of all its staff.

The school is situated within sight of the iconic Wembley Stadium, and provides access to all that Wembley has to offer. The school benefits from fantastic links both through public transport and by car. It is a short 10 minute walk from Wembley Park and Preston Road Underground Stations and a 10 minute bus journey from North Wembley Station. The Metropolitan, Jubilee and Bakerloo lines as well as the London Overground/Network rail are within easy reach of the school. Central London locations can easily be reached within 20 minutes from the school. The school is also accessible to major motorways (M25, M1, M40 and A40 etc.). 

The above post provides an excellent opportunity to work in a high quality and well-resourced environment and to become part of a highly motivated and visionary team of teachers.

Student quotes:

"Students at Preston Manor are always aiming high supported by the teachers who push them further.’ 

‘Preston Manor is a vibrant, diverse and enriched community. The discipline and teaching is first-class, giving us a wider perspective of how the world around us works.’

Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, ethnicity or disability.

Closing Date: noon Monday 08 January 2018

Interview Date: w/c 15 January 2018

The school reserves the right to change these dates, and to close the vacancy at any time, so early application is advised.

Preston Manor School is committed to the welfare and safety of its students and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo the necessary Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks.