Educational Welfare Officer - Maternity cover

37hrs per week, Term Time plus 2 weeks

Fixed Term Contract 

We are seeking to recruit Maternity Cover for our Educational Welfare Officer, to work across two of our schools in Swindon and Calne, experience of working in a school environment or working with pupils, families or other agencies would be an advantage. 

This role is varied, and we are looking for an adaptable, flexible and resourceful individual able to cope in a high-pressure environment and deal with constantly changing priorities.

The job description (see the application pack for details) lists all the main duties of the post, together with further details of the competencies (skills), experience, qualifications, knowledge and abilities required to do the job. The criteria listed within the job description detail how each of these areas will be assessed. It is important that you identify the competencies, experience, qualifications, knowledge and abilities that will be assessed by application form, as you will need to provide evidence that you meet the criteria.

What we offer: 

• Term-time hours 
• The opportunity of working within a supportive, friendly environment in this well run and respected group of schools 
• Good opportunities for personal and career development. 
• Pension Scheme. 
• Employee benefits, retail & gym discounts. 
• Free access to employee assistance programme.

As a Mindful Employer we also support positive mental health.

Relevant Experience

Considerable experience of working in one or more of: 

• Working with Children, Young People and families 
• Teacher with Pastoral experience or work in a comparable profession 
• Education Welfare Work 
• Social Work 
• Working in Education Setting 
• Having worked with vulnerable pupils (desirable)

Find out more about this exciting opportunity download the application pack. Please note CV’s are not accepted, closing date is Midday Friday 8th October 2021. 

REFERENCES

We will require two satisfactory references before a job offer is confirmed; one of which must be your line manager in your present or most recent employment. If you are at school/college or are leaving university, please give details of the name and address of your Headteacher or tutor. Please remember to check that your referees are actually available to provide a reference, as failure to do this could cause a delay in confirming your appointment.

Closing date: Midday, Friday 15 October 2021

Safeguarding Statement:

Royal Wootton Bassett Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Please note:  Any position that involves working with children requires declaration of ALL convictions/cautions regardless of whether these are deemed as spent and a DBS check will be carried out before any employment commences. References will be obtained before interview at shortlisting stage and may be used in the interview process. If previous employment has included working with children, then at least one referee must be from this employment regardless of whether this is the current or most recent employment