School Social Worker

Smestow Academy, Wolverhampton, WV3 8HU

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  April 2026

• Closing date

  13 February 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  21 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

Smestow Academy - Windmill Crescent, Wolverhampton, WV3 8HU

37 Hours | Term Time | Monday to Friday  

Start Date: April 2026

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

The role:

At Smestow Academy 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 Smestow Academy, we expect everyone to 'be the best they can be'. It is our strong belief that embedding high standards of behaviour with excellent teaching practices, leads to the best educational outcomes. The successful candidate will have access to excellent professional development 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 directly, please complete our application form on My New Term.

You may also wish to contact Headteacher Ian Chamberlain: ichamblerlain@smestowacademy.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

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 Smestow Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 552 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Smestow Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/smestow-academy

We are excited to now be part of Matrix Academy Trust from January 2023.

As a Trust, our vision is simple: every child deserves an exceptional education. We make this happen by doing the things which really make a difference. Working smartly means we have staff who want to work here. It ensures we have the capacity to care for every pupil, providing them with the best possible education – without exception.

A great school is one people want to work at and one parents want to send their children to. No matter how great our schools might be, we never rest on our laurels. We are restless in our efforts to keep improving and we instil this in our young people.

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