Welfare Supervisor

Six month Maternity Cover job share – to start ASAP

Full Time: 14 hours/week, two days a week for six months

We are looking to appoint a Welfare Supervisor - maternity cover for six months in the first instance. William Perkin Church of England High School opened as a Free School in September 2013 with its first intake of Year 7 students, and now has seven year groups (7 - 13) totalling almost 1,400 students.  The school is rated ‘Outstanding’ in all areas by Ofsted (June 2015) and SIAMS (October 2016) and is oversubscribed on first choice applicants.   

An opportunity has arisen for a part time Welfare room supervisor to join the busy admin team on a six-month maternity leave fixed-term contract; this may be extended to one year depending on staff circumstances. The current Welfare Officer will be returning from maternity leave 3 days a week, Weds -Fri. This role involves acting as the Primary First aider 2 days a week (Monday-Tuesday). The role is based at William Perkin CE High School. Core hours are 14 per week to be discussed at interview.

This role will be focused primarily on supervision of the schools busy welfare room, assisting students who attend the Welfare Room, maintaining a log of support given to students in each case by logging the details on SIMS and administering Emergency First Aid as required. The Welfare room is located next to the main office. The main office consists of 10 administrators, most of which hold a three day First Aid at work certificate and work on a rota to cover the welfare room during lunch breaks and absences.

This position would suit someone looking to gain experience of working in a busy school environment, who may aspire to progress within school administration. Ideally, the candidate would have existing first aid experience and previous experience of working within a school setting, however this is not essential and training will be offered to the right candidate. 

The successful candidate will be approachable, calm and professional. Highly organised with a great attention to detail and able to work well with students aged 11-18. If you take pride in your work and have a “can do” attitude, we would like to hear from you. 

For more information about the schools please visit the Twyford Trust and William Perkin websites. For more information about the role please see the Job Description on the Twyford Trust website at:  https://twyfordacademies.org.uk/job-vacancies 

The successful candidate will have: 

• A First Aid qualification (Desirable). 
• A nursing or welfare qualification (or relevant experience) (Desirable). 
• Educated to A Level, and GCSE passes in English and Maths (essential). 
• Degree or equivalent (desirable). 
• Experience/knowledge of administration in a fast-paced environment. 
• Excellent ICT skills. 
• Customer service experience. 
• A professional attitude and excellent attendance.

We offer:  

• Excellent working relationships at all levels. 
• On-the-job learning and development opportunities. 
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.

 The Twyford Trust

The Twyford Trust comprises four schools in the London Borough of Ealing.  The Trust was established in October 2011 to enable an existing School, Twyford CE High School, to build on its successes and look outward to the large number of parents who were eager to become part of its community. The Twyford Trust aims to deliver outstanding education in a comprehensive school setting, and embraces the Twyford School motto ‘Life in all its fullness’, encouraging students to use their individual gifts wisely and well. Supported by the London Diocesan Board for Schools (LDBS), the Trust is the overarching organisation which provides support for all Trust schools. The Trust has a highly evolved common curriculum which has been devised by staff within the four schools. The Trust is also the hub of a Teaching School Alliance and prides itself on the standards of peer-led CPD within a dynamic culture of self-improvement.

William Perkin CE High School 

William Perkin Church of England High School opened as a Free School in September 2013 with its first intake of Year 7 students, and now has seven year groups (7 - 13) totalling almost 1,400 students. The school is founded on the successful systems and approaches of Twyford CE High School, with the principle difference that it is a distinctively Christian school with open admission criteria. The school is rated ‘Outstanding’ in all areas by Ofsted (June 2015) and SIAMS (October 2016), and is oversubscribed on first choice applicants.  

How to apply

Please visit the Vacancies page of the Twyford Trust website for a job description and application form: https://twyfordacademies.org.uk/job-vacancies 

Closing date: 9am, Monday 9 May 2022 (Advert can close earlier if a suitable candidate is found).

Interview date: Wednesday 18 May 2022.

Applications must be submitted to HR at Twyford School by the closing date and time above. They should be emailed to recruitment@twyfordacademies.org.uk. Please write a supporting statement addressing how you meet the requirements in the person specification, you will be shortlisted on the basis of how well you meet the person specification.

The Twyford Trust 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 applicant will be required to undergo the child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an enhanced disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and references from previous employers.  For more information about the DBS please see
https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.   

The post-holder will also be expected to read and adhere to the Trust’s Child Protection Policy, and any other Safeguarding documents stated within this.

You will also be expected to sign and adhere to the school’s Safeguarding Children & Young People and Safe Working Practice Agreement which is available as a download on the school website Vacancies page.