School Social Worker

Whitefriars School, Harrow, Middlesex, HA3 5RQ

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Asap

• Closing date

  21 September 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  2 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £32,946.35 - £34,499.19 Annually (Actual) G8

School Social Worker job summary

This is a wonderful opportunity to make a real and lasting difference to the lives of children and young people at Whitefriars School. As our School Social Worker, you will work closely with pupils, families, school leaders and external agencies to promote safeguarding, wellbeing, positive attendance and successful outcomes.

You will use your professional expertise to provide trauma-informed, child-centred and compassionate support, helping young people overcome barriers to learning and thrive both in school and beyond. You will play a key role in Early Help, safeguarding, risk management and family support, working as part of our committed multi-disciplinary team.

If you are passionate about putting children first, building trusted relationships and creating positive change, we would love to hear from you.

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

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff (including supply staff), volunteers and visitors to share this commitment.

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 Whitefriars School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 18
• Education phase: All through school
• Size: 1419 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Whitefriars School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/whitefriars-school

In September 2015 we opened our brand new secondary section. In March 2024, our school was judged by OFSTED as Outstanding for Nursery and Reception (EYFS) , with Good in all other areas including Sixth Form.

Heathland Whitefriars Federation is a multi-academy trust comprising Heathland and Whitefriars Schools in Harrow. Our Federation of two schools is underpinned by a values-based ethos that helps everyone work together cooperatively and with mutual respect. Our pupils make rapid progress in an environment of love and care where expectations are high, values are positive, forgiveness is abundant and children are treasured. We absolutely believe that anyone can learn anything and the growth mindset underpins everything we do.

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