School Social Worker

School Social Worker

July or September 2023

25-30 hours per week (4 or 5 days) / term time only

We are looking for an experienced, wise and resilient social worker with the confidence and expertise to take on significant responsibility; a professional with a meticulous approach to processes and record keeping, experience working with children and/or teenagers and who would love to make a real difference in our school.

This new, exciting and varied role will provide and coordinate services for our students’ social, emotional, mental health and academic needs, with the focus being on students with more complex needs and situations. The aim is to overcome challenges and barriers that affect students’ learning and wellbeing and will particularly draw on social work expertise and skills. This role is an exciting opportunity to work in an experienced and passionate pastoral team with some of the most rewarding students you will find.

What Challoner’s High can offer you:

·        The best advert for working at Challoner’s High will always be our hugely rewarding students

·        Term time only and part time hours (4 or 5 days), including flexibility on start time (8.30 – 9.30am)

·        Supportive and highly capable and committed staff with a strong team spirit

·        The opportunity to make a really significant difference to young lives

·        Excellent opportunities for professional development, including a highly regarded CPD programme

·        Staff recognition scheme; long service awards

·        Use of staff gym; free staff yoga and fitness classes on site; staff discounts at local shops and restaurants in Little Chalfont, local theatres discounts when available, two-week October half term

Dr Challoner's High School is a leading selective state grammar school for girls, with a strong academic tradition and an ambitious outlook for the future. The school has a broad vision for education and is characterised by a highly purposeful pursuit of personal bests with a keen sense of fun bubbling under the surface. Challoner’s girls are articulate, courteous, sparky, hard-working and achieve highly in all areas. The school was graded Outstanding by Ofsted and has also gained the Exceptional Schools Award and was rated as a Leading School by Challenge Partners in 2023.

Responsible to

Deputy Head (Pastoral)

Salary / Allowances applicable

Pay Range 7 £34901 - £38818 FTE (25hrs – actual £ £19454 - £21638. £34901 - £38818 (30hrs – actual £23345 - £25966)

Start Date

July or September, depending on your availability

Application Deadline

Noon, Tuesday 6th June 2023

Interview Date

To be arranged

Applications to be emailed to adele.cook@challonershigh.com

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and those interested in job-sharing.

Dr Challoner’s High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Please refer to our website where you can view our Child Protection and Safeguarding, Recruitment and Equalities. This is a regulated activity.

 Policies; all of our polices are available at www.challonershigh.com. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.