Welfare Lead

Following a restructure of our Welfare Team, we are seeking to recruit a dynamic person to the role of Welfare Lead

Salary information: Scale SO2; £33,802 - £35,549 per annum + Special Schools Allowance; £1,344

Work pattern: Mon: 8:00am - 3:30pm Tues: 8:15am - 4:30pm Wed: 8:15am - 3:30pm Thurs: 8:15am - 4:30pm, Fri: 8:15am - 3:30pm

Working hours: 36 hours per week, 43 weeks (38 weeks term time, 5 training days and 4 weeks during the school holidays)

Start Date: ASAP

Meadow High School is an exciting environment for professionals looking to develop and/or apply their skills, knowledge and experience. We are a multicultural school that embraces diversity in all its forms. We are committed to sourcing and providing excellent CPD and to looking after staff's wellbeing. Please take a look at our website to find out more about us.

The main elements of this role are: Leading and managing the Welfare Team, Attendance, Care plans, Home liaison, Extended school

Applicants MUST:

• Hold a degree or equivalent qualification, in a relevant subject, such as: education, health, social care or equivalent and evidence of a commitment to continuing learning and professional development OR at least 3 years’ experience working within the field of family support for students with SEN;
• Be articulate and able to deal sensitively with a variety of situations with teachers, pupils, and parents
• Have excellent administrative skills and demonstrate an understanding of office procedures 
• Be computer literate
• Be highly efficient and organised
• Have the ability to be clear and assertive, whilst remaining calm, composed, tactful and flexible.

CLOSING DATE: Wednesday 15th February

SHORTLISTING: Tuesday 21st February

INTERVIEW: Monday 27th February

CVs will not be accepted.

Meadow High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.