Student Welfare Officer

King's Academy Binfield, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG42 4FS

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  November 2026

• Closing date

  14 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  30 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £29,923.00 - £33,872.00 Annually (FTE) Actual gross salary £24,060pa to £27,235pa (including Outer London Fringe)

Student Welfare Officer job summary

King’s Academy Binfield (KAB) is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Student Welfare Officer - Secondary to join our dedicated secondary support team. This is a vital role within our all-through academy, providing first aid care, supporting student health and safety, and serving as a trusted point of contact for student well-being.

About the Role

As our Student Welfare Officer, you will oversee the day-to-day medical and welfare needs of our secondary students. Working as a qualified first aider, you will respond swiftly and empathetically to accidents, injuries, and illness, while maintaining clear communications with families and external healthcare agencies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide immediate first aid care and medical attention to students, staff, and visitors in accordance with academy protocols.
• Manage student health plans, medical records, record medical incidents, and medication administration with absolute confidentiality and care.
• Liaise with external medical agencies, emergency services, and healthcare professionals as required.
• Foster a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment that promotes overall student well-being and safety.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a confident, calm, and organised individual who thrives in a dynamic school environment. You will possess:

• Relevant medical training and a valid First Aid qualification (or willingness to undertake advanced certification).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to handle sensitive situations calmly and professionally.
• A proactive approach, excellent organizational skills, and the capability to work efficiently under pressure.
• Alignment with our core values of Honesty, Faith, and Courage—showing integrity, warmth, and dedication to our academy community.

Why Join King’s Academy Binfield?

Opened in September 2018, King’s Academy Binfield is an ambitious all-through academy providing a modern, supportive, and collaborative working environment. Staff at KAB benefit from shared leadership, outstanding facilities, and a culture centered on professional growth, mutual respect, and high expectations.

Application Process

For full details and an application form, please visit our website or the My New Term platform, or contact Amber Walker, HR Coordinator, at amber.walker@kingsacademies.uk.

We warmly welcome visits to the academy and look forward to meeting prospective candidates.

Completed application forms should be submitted to Amber Walker by 9am on Wednesday 14th October.

King’s Academy Binfield is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young students and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will need to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

At King’s Academy Binfield and Oakwood we recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children. We will endeavour to provide a safe and welcoming environment where students and their families are respected and valued.

We will be alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow recognised procedures to ensure that children receive effective support, protection and justice. All children, regardless of age, gender, ability, culture, race, language, religion or sexual identity, have equal rights to protection.

Mrs Laura Phillips: laura.phillips@kingsacademies.uk is our Designated Safeguarding Lead if you have any safeguarding concerns.

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 King's Academy Binfield

• Organisation type: Free School, ages 3 to 19
• Education phase: All through school
• Size: 1500 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: King's Academy Binfield website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/king-s-academy-binfield

Our all-through school opened in a superb new building in September 2018 and we have grown year on year, with our first Year 11 students currently in the final year of their GCSE study. In addition to the secondary phase, we also have two primary phases set across two sites, King’s Academy Binfield (KAB) and King’s Academy Oakwood (KAO). In September 2023, we will have students from year N to year 6 in primary and year 7 through to year 12. Our 6th Form will be opening in September 2023.

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