Pupil Welfare Officer

PUPIL WELFARE OFFICER

REPORTS TO:      Office Manager

SALARY:               Scale 5/22 - £30,604 to Scale 5/25 - £32,779 pro rata

                               (Actual Salary - £19,861 - £21,272 per annum based on 40 weeks/27.5 hours per week)

Hours:                   Term-time plus 2 weeks/40 Weeks

                               27.5 hours per week – 9.00am-3.00pm (although hours are open to negotiation)

Start:                     As soon as possible

Our support staff are vital to ensuring that our pupils achieve their full potential and become confident, resilient and compassionate individuals who can make a positive contribution to society.

We are seeking to recruit an outstanding Pupil Welfare Officer with strong communication and interpersonal skills. The nature of the work demands that discretion and confidentiality are of utmost importance as is the ability to work under pressure.

To be successful, you should possess a Level 2 qualification (or equivalent) in English and Maths. You must have excellent interpersonal skills, allowing you to engage with callers and visitors to the Academy, students and staff professionally, efficiently and sensitively. A flexible approach to work is essential, occasionally adjusting hours to cover after school events. 

You will have excellent IT skills, be a confident user of SIMS or other pupil management system (or be willing and able to become proficient in this) and be able to keep abreast of developments in this area. Experience in computer packages such as word, outlook and excel is essential. Previous experience in an education environment would be an advantage but is not essential.

Ofsted – January 2022

“Hammersmith Academy continues to be a good school”.

“Leaders and staff are determined that all their pupils will succeed. They have established a culture of aspiration for all, regardless of pupils’ individual starting points”.

“Pupils benefit from learning a broad curriculum, including in the creative arts and languages. Many pupils choose to continue studying arts, as well as humanities and languages, at GCSE level. Pupils learn to behave kindly and respectfully towards one another, making the school a harmonious place. Poor behaviour is rare. If bullying occurs, leaders respond quickly and effectively. Leaders and staff ensure that pupils are kept safe at school”.

“Leaders and staff are knowledgeable about safeguarding. They are well informed about the risks pupils may face, including those in the local area. Staff are vigilant, and identify and report concerns without delay”.

Applications are welcomed from suitably qualified candidates with the appropriate skills, vision and desire to work at the Academy, where expectations are high and there is a strong focus on student achievement.

For additional information about Hammersmith Academy please visit our website:

www.hammersmithacademy.org

Closing Date:     Monday, 4th November - 9.00am

Interviews:        TBC

Candidates may be invited for interview upon receipt of a completed Application Form prior to the closing date. Early application is therefore advised.

In accordance with recommendations made by the DfE in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, all shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search. This will help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which Hammersmith Academy will explore with the applicant at interview.

All applications will initially be acknowledged by e-mail. If you have not heard further within two weeks of the closing date you may assume you have not been successful on this occasion.

Hammersmith Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS Check) and the receipt of two satisfactory references.

Hammersmith Academy is an Equal Opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of any protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010.