Student Welfare Officer

Wymondham High Academy, Wymondham, Norfolk, NR18 0QT

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  23 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  12 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Friday, 8am-4pm
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: NJC SCP 12-17

What skills and experience we're looking for

• £26,175 to £28,393 Actual

• 8am start

• 2 positions available

• Term time plus 2 weeks

We are looking to appoint 2 Student Welfare Officers to support the Academy in ensuring that the wellbeing and safeguarding of our young people continues to be our priority. The successful candidates will have experience in working in the education and / or social care environments. Experience of working to support young people through challenging issues, sometimes under very difficult circumstances, and liaising with external services (such as local authority and police) are required. Whilst appropriate training will be provided, knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures is essential.

For an informal discussion please email James Edwards, Deputy Headteacher via edwardsj@wh-at.net

Closing Date: 23rd November 2026

Interview Date: Interview date to be agreed with shortlisted candidates

What the school offers its staff

• Pension scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Childcare Vouchers
• Employee Assistant Programme
• Wellbeing portal.

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

Enrich Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all those working at the Trust to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Job Description_Student Welfare Officer.pdf - 189 KB (opens in new tab)

Person Specification Student Welfare Officer.pdf - 174 KB (opens in new tab)

About Wymondham High Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1686 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Wymondham High Academy website
• Email address: johnsonam@wh-at.net
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wymondham-high-academy

Wymondham High Academy is a thriving and over subscribed Secondary School. We pride ourselves on our OFSTED Good rating, with our Sixth Form being recognised as Outstanding. At Wymondham High Academy, we are dedicated to providing an excellent education for our students. With a team of supportive and ambitious staff, we strive for all our students to excel and reach their full potential.

Arranging a visit to Wymondham High Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email johnsonam@wh-at.net.

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