Graduate Welfare Officer
Location: London (HA0)
Hours: Full-Time |Mon-Fri| 0800am-1600pm
£23,000- £24,000 (dependent on experience)
Are you a graduate who genuinely believes that education is about more than grades?
An exceptional school in London central area is seeking a confident, emotionally intelligent Graduate Welfare Officer to join there pastoral team. This is not a clipboard-and-corridors role — it’s a chance to become a key adult presence in the lives of young people who need guidance, stability and advocacy.
This school is proudly rated Outstanding, not only for academic performance but for behaviour, leadership and student development. The school are ambitious for their students and equally committed to safeguarding, wellbeing and inclusion.
The Role
You will work closely with Heads of Year, DSLs and senior leaders to:
* Support students facing social, emotional or behavioural challenges
* Deliver early intervention and pastoral mentoring
* Liaise with parents, carers and external agencies
* Monitor attendance and wellbeing trends
* Act as a trusted, visible presence across the school day
You’ll often be the person students turn to first — so resilience, empathy and sound judgement are essential.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
* Holds a degree (Psychology, Criminology, Social Sciences, Education or related fields particularly welcome)
* Has relevant experience working with young people (schools, youth work, mentoring, CAMHS, outreach, etc.)
* Understands safeguarding and professional boundaries
* Communicates with warmth but maintains authority
* Is considering a long-term career in education, pastoral leadership, social work or educational psychology
This role would suit a graduate looking to build meaningful experience in an Outstanding setting before progressing into teaching, counselling, educational psychology or safeguarding leadership.
Why Join?
* Work in an Outstanding graded school with a strong behaviour culture
* Supportive senior leadership that invests in staff development
* Clear pathways into teaching or pastoral leadership
* A collaborative team where welfare is taken seriously
* Excellent transport links in central South London
If you are motivated by impact rather than routine and want to work somewhere that values both achievement and wellbeing in equal measure, we would love to hear from you.
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