School Social Worker

Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B30 1UL

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  April 2026

• Closing date

  13 February 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  29 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £30,290.80 - £30,290.80 Annually (Actual)

School Social Worker job summary

School Social Worker

Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School -Woodbrooke Rd, Birmingham, B30 1UL

37 Hours | Term Time | Monday to Friday  

Start Date: April 2026

Starting Salary (pro rata): £30,290.80 FTE £35,060

The role:

At Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School we are seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and qualified Social Worker to join our pastoral team. The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting pupils and families, working collaboratively with multi-agency teams to manage complex cases and deliver high-quality outcomes.

To be successfully shortlisted for this role, you must:

Hold a certificate of Qualified Social Worker (CQSW), Diploma in Social Work (DipSW), Social Work Degree or other qualification as recognised by the current Social Work Regulatory Body.

Have up to date registration & comply with requirements of current Social Work Regulatory body.

Be able to work with multi-agencies as necessary to deal with complex situations and manage boundaries in partnership working.

Show the ability to communicate effectively in working relationships and with pupils as well as being an open, honest, and active listener.

Be able to remain calm when under pressure and have a strong level of judgement.

Please see the job description for the exact duties, skills and experience required.  

About us:

At Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School we want the best for every child, regardless of who they are. That is what drives us. Embedding our high standards of behaviour with excellent teaching practices leads to the best educational outcomes. The successful candidate will have access to excellent CPD opportunities within our Academy and across the wider Matrix Academy Trust.

We are committed to fostering a culture that values the health and well-being of all employees at Matrix Academy Trust. We are proud to offer a comprehensive well-being package to all employees, including access to 24/7 online GP, physiotherapy services and counselling services. We also offer all employees annual health checks which includes the flu jab, BMI checks and a general discussion with a qualified Nurse.

To apply please complete our application form on My New Term.

You may also wish to contact Head of School Mr C Seagar on cseager@decschool.co.uk to arrange an informal look at the school

Application Deadline: 13th February 2026

Please note that suitable candidates will be called for interview and we reserve the right to remove any advertised role early.

Matrix Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and pre-employment checks in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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

Safeguarding Notice:
Matrix Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and preemployment checks in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education

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 Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 767 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/dame-elizabeth-cadbury-school

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