Welfare Supervisor
Dobcroft Nursery Infant School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S7 2LN9 days remaining to apply
Job start date
28 September 2026
Closing date
18 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
9 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time (Can be done as a job share): 11.55 to 1.25pm (1.5) hours per day, various days available
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- Grade 1, SCP 3, £24,796 (pro rata) £4212.37 actual salary (Pay award pending)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for someone who:
Is engaging, a good communicator and prepared to work using their own initiative to ensure our children are safe, stimulated, and good standards of behaviour are maintained. Duties will vary from supervising lunch in the hall to administering general first aid and encouraging safe play activities for the children. Good written skills and basic IT experience is essential.
What the school offers its staff
We offer:
- A friendly and welcoming school
- Happy, kind and enthusiastic children
- A supportive staff and governor team
- A commitment to your professional development
- A positive ethos where everyone is valued and respected.
Further information about the job
If you think you are the right person to join our team we would love to hear from you.
The Trust application form is attached to this advert and these should be returned to Vicky Abdy by 12.00 noon on Friday 18th September 2026 at noon, by email to abdyv@dobcroft-inf.sheffield.sch.uk.
Further details are included in the job description. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Dobcroft Nursery Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to disclose any relevant cautions or convictions prior to interview. The amendments to the ROA Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain convictions and cautions are 'protected' and are therefore not subject to disclosure to employers. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. Please also note that an online search will also be conducted for shortlisted candidates prior to interview.
The successful candidate will be required to complete both an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and a Children’s Barred List check. Please note that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you have been placed on the Children’s Barred List. Teaching and classroom support staff will also be subject to a prohibition from teaching check. Candidates are asked to read the school’s safeguarding policy https://www.dobcroft-inf.sheffield.sch.uk/page/school-policies/23271
We value our diverse workforce and aim to work together to make the most of our differences. We welcome applications from everyone. Under the Disability Confident Scheme, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview
Commitment to safeguarding
Dobcroft Nursery Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to disclose any relevant cautions or convictions prior to interview. The amendments to the ROA Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain convictions and cautions are 'protected' and therefore not subject to disclosure to employers. Guidance and criteria on filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Dobcroft Nursery Infant School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 3 to 7
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 303 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 7
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- abdyv@dobcroft-inf.sheffield.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0114 2368099
Our school is committed to high quality education that enables each child to reach its highest potential. We encourage each child and family to make the most of the opportunities that we can provide for them at this school.
Our aim at Dobcroft Infant School is to provide a foundation for fulfilled lives, inspiring confident and happy learners whilst giving your child the best possible educational opportunity within a happy, caring, stimulating and disciplined environment.
Arranging a visit to Dobcroft Nursery Infant School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email abdyv@dobcroft-inf.sheffield.sch.uk.
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