Education Welfare Officer

ole: Education Welfare Officer

Hours: 18.5 hours per week, term time only (8am – 1pm, Monday to Friday)

Salary: WPT Band 6 £27,852 - £30,151 (£10,938 - £13,220 Pro rata)

Contract type: Permanent

Location:The Gainsborough Academy

To commence: January 2022

As Education Welfare Officer you will support the academy to fulfil its statutory duties in relation to attendance, working with families and external agencies to reduce persistent absence and improve inclusion and behaviour.

You should have experience of working with children and families, be able work independently and have the ability to deal with sensitive issues.

Experience of using school systems e.g. Bromcom are desirable, however full training will be provided to the successful candidate.

About us

At Wickersley Partnership Trust, students and learning are at the centre of everything we do. We nurture the development of knowledge, creativity, skills and understanding to help our children develop into happy, healthy, caring and successful citizens. We do this in a safe and positive learning environment where every individual is valued, self-belief is encouraged and each individual is able to achieve their full potential.

Wickersley Partnership Trust was founded in 2014 with charitable status and currently comprises of 8 primary schools and 5 secondary schools (including 1 sixth form) across Rotherham and neighbouring counties. WPT is committed to ensuring that all students have the best educational experience possible, and to do this, we recognise the importance of supporting our staff thoroughly in their professional development through the dissemination of best practice and collaboration, and through reflecting and debating on their practice. More about WPT’s vision can be found on our website.

 Deadline for applications Noon, 10th December 2022

 We may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and this job may be withdrawn without notice. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

To be successful in your application, you will need to demonstrate an effective and creative approach to teaching, a passion for your subject and a commitment to supporting the development of the department.

Application forms and further details are available from https://wickersleypt.org/aboutus/vacancies/

In line with our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students, the appointment will be subject to an enhanced criminal record check and satisfactory references. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service

Please note we operate safer recruitment and do not accept CV’s. All applicants must complete an application form in full.

Deadline for applications Noon, 10th December 2021