Family Support Worker for the EPOSS Cluster
Wetherby High School, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS22 6JS24 days remaining to apply
Start date details
To be agreed with successful candidate
Closing date
23 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
30 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: Part-time 15 hours per week, Term-Time Only plus 10 days. Working Pattern to be agreed with successful candidate.
Contract type
- Fixed term - One Year - Maternity or parental leave cover
Full-time equivalent salary
- £28,598 to £31,022 per annum, pro-rata
Pay scale
- C1 (SCP 19-22). Actual starting salary at SCP12 £10,228.
What skills and experience we're looking for
The EPOSS cluster is a small team made up of targeted services to support children and families who attend our cluster schools located in Wetherby, Boston Spa, villages west and south
We are now seeking to appoint the role of Family Support Worker to support the EPOSS cluster. Employed by Wetherby High School, this position is to work under the direction of the Cluster Lead to support our families when they need it most.
It is essential that the post holder shares our ethos, We believe every child deserves to be surrounded by adults who are committed to helping them thrive in all aspects of life, not just education and firmly believe that in order to move forwards we need to be prepared and able to ‘do things differently and do different things’.
We are committed to providing high-quality professional development and value the unique experiences and interests our team members bring. Through a wide range of community engagement, and partnership work, there are many opportunities to contribute, grow, and share your passions alongside your professional practice. If you are looking to be stretched and challenged within a positive and creative team and you have a genuine desire to make a positive difference to our children, please submit an application form and covering letter to hr@wetherbyhigh.co.uk, by noon on Monday 23rd February 2026.
We encourage early applications and reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.
We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applications will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check and satisfactory references. The school has a privacy statement for job applicants which is published in the recruitment pack.
What the school offers its staff
Wetherby High School is a forward-thinking school in a semi-rural area of North Leeds. Our ethos is based upon inclusive and restorative values that we believe best allow every student the opportunity to realise their full potential. Over recent months the school has undergone a period of significant change and is embarking on an ambitious programme of improvement and growth.
Our school community is based upon an inclusive and restorative ethos that we believe best allows every student the opportunity to realise their full potential.
Wetherby High School is a vibrant and happy place to work, where all members of staff work as one team. We significantly invest in the development and training of all colleagues who are equally happy to share their expertise, skills and knowledge across the organisation.
The benefits that we offer staff:
- Membership of The National College to support continued professional development.
- Access to Retailer discounts through the Vivup Employee Discount Scheme.
- Cycle to Work Scheme through the Local Authority.
- Employee Pension Scheme.
- Onsite parking.
Further information about the job
Along with your application form, please submit a covering letter.
We encourage early applications and reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
Commitment to safeguarding
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applications will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check and satisfactory references. The school has a privacy statement for job applicants which is published on the website.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Wetherby High School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 783 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Wetherby High School website
- Email address
- hr@wetherbyhigh.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01937522500
Wetherby High School is a mixed non-denominational foundation school for students aged 11-16. The school is located in the heart of Wetherby, in a semi-rural area north of Leeds. The school is a growing school with over 700 students on roll.
The former secondary modern was built on its current site in 1966 and we are now entering an exciting phase in the school's development, with a new state of the art building planned for the school community.
Wetherby High School is a vibrant, welcoming and forward-thinking school. We are proud of our caring and inclusive reputation and have a strong team of professionals committed to developing and delivering a rich learning experience for all our students.
Our school community is based upon an inclusive and restorative ethos that we believe best allows every student the opportunity to realise their full potential.
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