Educational Welfare Officer
The Marvell College
Kingston upon Hull
- £25,330 - £27,492 pro rata
- New
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 24 January 2025
Job overview
The Marvell College requires an Educational Welfare Officer
With immediate effect
Grade 6 term time only – plus 10 directed days - Hours: 37 per week
Salary: Grade 6 (SCP 14 - 19) £28,624 - £31,067 per annum
Actual salary £25,330 – £27,492 pro rata
The Marvell College seek to appoint an Educational Welfare Officer to join our talented pastoral team. The successful candidate will be highly skilful in engaging children and families in order to provide helpful support that leads to demonstrable improvements in school attendance and subsequently social, emotional and academic progress.
Applicants will need to demonstrate an understanding of the social and cultural factors that lead to higher rates of pupil absence and build strong relationships with children and families that are rooted in trust, mutual respect and a deep understanding of context.
The successful candidate will have a passion for working with children, understanding the impact this can have on their lives. They will understand, articulate and demonstrate their ability to form effective relationships with children that accelerate their progress by increasing their attendance.
The Marvell College continues to go from strength to strength. This was confirmed by another strong “Good” Ofsted report in July 2024.
What Ofsted say about our school:
“This is an inclusive, caring and friendly school. Leaders are ambitious for the pupils. “
“Staff have high expectations for pupils. Pupils behave well in classrooms and on corridors.”
“Leaders have created a culture where positive relationships are important. As a result, pupils are courteous and respectful to staff and to each other.”
“Staff are proud to work at The Marvell College. Leaders take care to ensure that staff workload and well-being constitute a high priority.”
“There is a collective will to succeed and a determination that The Marvell College continues to improve.”
We are extremely proud to serve our community and have a committed body of staff who strive to go the extra mile for the pupils in our care. We seek to live out our school motto that those in our care are, and can be, “As good as anyone, anywhere “and ensure our school values of “Ambition, Respect and Courage” permeate all that we do. The school is oversubscribed every year and staff turnover is very low.
The Marvell College is part of the Hull Collaborative Academy Trust. Within the Trust there are significant opportunities for further progression. This formidable partnership continues to bring about some of the best outcomes nationally and has an enviable track record of school improvement.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a substantial difference to the lives of young people.
If you are interested, please visit our website www.themarvellcollege.com and apply by downloading the support staff application form. All completed application forms must be returned to Mrs L White, The Marvell College, Barham Road, Hull, HU9 4EE or by email recruitment@themarvellcollege.com
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure & Barring Service.
As part of our safer recruitment procedures, online checks (including social media) may be carried out by the Trust, as part of our shortlisting process.
HCAT is an equal opportunities employer.
Closing date for applications: 11.00am on Friday 24th January 2025
Interviews: To be confirmed.
Attached documents
About The Marvell College
- The Marvell College
- Barham Road
- Hull
- HU9 4EE
- United Kingdom
The Marvell College is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational secondary school in the East Riding of Yorkshire, serving students from the age of 11-16. The secondary school, situated in Kingston upon Hull has approximately 1129 students on record.
The Marvell College was established in 1953. Formerly Barham High School for girls and Jervis High School for boys, the schools later combined as one co-educational establishment and was renamed Andrew Marvell School. The secondary school converted to academy status in 2016 and changed names to The Marvell College. £27 million has been invested into learning facilities across the academic departments, which include a fully equipped gym, music recording studio, a dance and drama studio and science and eco garden.
Headteacher
Mr Damian Matthews
Values and vision
The Marvell College’s vision is to provide all students with the support and encouragement so that they can achieve to the highest of their potential. The secondary school focuses on providing high quality care and teaching to allow for students to progress and succeed. It is important to the school that all students feel welcome, safe and encouraged. The Marvell College nurtures students spiritually, morally, physically and academically and believes that all children have an important role to play in the school community. Students are encouraged to get involved in extra-curricular activities to allow for them to expand their opportunities and experiences outside of the classroom.
Ofsted
“Senior leaders have an accurate, evidence-based view of the school’s strengths and weaknesses. They demonstrate the capacity to continue driving improvements. Pupils’ learning and development is extended and enriched by a growing and well-attended programme of extra-curricular activities.”
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