Welfare Officer – Compassionate Secondary School – Waltham Forest

Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Full-time Permanent
Salary: Paid to scale (support staff scale depending on experience)

School Information

This position is based in an Outstanding Ofsted-rated 1118 secondary school located in the London Borough of Waltham Forest. The school has an excellent reputation for supporting students academically and pastorally ensuring that young people feel safe respected and motivated to achieve their best.

The school community is diverse and welcoming reflecting the vibrant nature of the surrounding area. Students demonstrate positive attitudes towards learning and show strong respect for staff and their peers. Leaders have created an environment where expectations are high but support is always available.

Student wellbeing is at the heart of the schools ethos. Staff work collaboratively to ensure that pastoral systems are strong and that students receive the guidance needed to overcome challenges and succeed.

The school places a significant emphasis on safeguarding and student welfare recognising that wellbeing is essential for successful learning.

Role Overview

The school is seeking a dedicated Welfare Officer who will play a key role in supporting the physical and emotional wellbeing of students. This role is central to the pastoral structure of the school and involves working closely with students families staff and external agencies.

The successful candidate will ensure that students receive appropriate care and support throughout the school day helping to maintain a safe and nurturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Provide first-line pastoral support for students experiencing wellbeing or personal challenges
Manage the schools medical room and respond to student health needs
Maintain accurate welfare and medical records for students
Administer first aid where required and coordinate responses to minor injuries or illness
Liaise with parents and guardians regarding student welfare concerns
Work closely with safeguarding leads to ensure that concerns are appropriately recorded and addressed
Support attendance monitoring by following up with families where necessary
Assist with the development of wellbeing initiatives within the school
Support students returning to school following illness or absence
Contribute to safeguarding processes and reporting systems
Work collaboratively with pastoral leaders and teaching staff
Ensure that safeguarding procedures are followed at all times

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will demonstrate a genuine commitment to supporting young people and creating a safe school environment.

The ideal candidate will have:

Experience working with young people in an educational or pastoral setting
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to remain calm and supportive in challenging situations
Knowledge of safeguarding practices and procedures
Basic first aid training (or willingness to undertake training)
Excellent organisational skills when managing welfare records
Sensitivity when dealing with confidential information
Ability to work collaboratively with staff students and families
Strong problem-solving skills
Commitment to promoting positive student wellbeing

Experience within a school setting is advantageous but not essential.

Why Join This School

Staff at the school benefit from a professional collaborative and supportive working environment. Leadership places strong emphasis on staff wellbeing and development.

Benefits include:

Supportive leadership and clear pastoral structures
Opportunities for training in safeguarding and student welfare
Strong staff collaboration and teamwork
Positive and respectful student culture
Well-organised pastoral systems
Opportunities to contribute to wellbeing initiatives
A welcoming and inclusive school environment

The school believes that welfare support plays a critical role in helping students thrive both academically and personally.

Application

If you are passionate about student wellbeing and would like to contribute to a supportive and successful school community we would be delighted to hear from you.

To apply please send your CV as soon as possible.