Child in Care & Kinship Support Officer- Maternity Cover Fixed Term

Barnwell School, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 9SW

28 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  4 December 2026 at 5pm

• Date listed

  6 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: H6

Child in Care & Kinship Support Officer- Maternity Cover Fixed Term job summary

37 Hours per week, term time only

Monday to Thursday 8am - 4pm, Friday 8am - 3.30pm

H6 - £30,515 per annum (actual pro rata £26.100 approx.)

Working closely with students, families, social workers, the Virtual School and school staff, you will help remove barriers to learning, support attendance and wellbeing, and ensure vulnerable students achieve their full potential.

We are looking for someone with excellent interpersonal skills, experience of working with young people, strong organisational abilities and a genuine commitment to inclusion and safeguarding.

If you are passionate about improving outcomes for vulnerable children and want to be part of a supportive and ambitious school community, we would love to hear from you

In return, we can offer:

• A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to students' lives.
• A supportive and friendly staff team.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Eye Care Voucher Scheme.
• Annual Flu Vaccination Programme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.

Please read the job description and person specification carefully before applying, ensuring your application demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. Previous experience in a relevant role is essential.

CV’s are not accepted as a form of application and will not be considered.

Barnwell School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this. The appointment will be subject to an enhanced Disclose and Barring Service (DBS) check and employment references

Barnwell is an equal opportunities employer, and we value diversity in our workforce. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates of all backgrounds.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Barnwell School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1270 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Barnwell School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/barnwell-school

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