About the Role
Goole Academy are looking to appoint an Education Welfare Officer to join our academy in January 2026 on a full time, permanent basis.
As an Education Welfare Officer (EWO), you will provide a service for students and their families. You will ensure, with others, that students receive education appropriate to their needs by regular attendance at the academy, assisting them to obtain maximum benefit from their education and be involved in the development of the service and staff.
Hours
37 hours per week / Term Time only plus 5 Days (39 Weeks) / Permanent
Key Responsibilities
Provide a comprehensive welfare service for students and families, ensuring that students attend school regularly and obtain the maximum benefit from their education. Support students in achieving their full potential while working collaboratively with staff to develop and improve the welfare service.
Essential Criteria
Please see the job description on our website for the essential criteria and more information.
School Overview
Goole Academy serves a local community with roots in industry and a rich maritime history. Located just off Junction 36 of the M62, many students live within walking distance. The Academy is fed by a total of 10 primary schools of varying size. Recent growth has seen our roll rise sharply, with nearly 1300 children enrolled from September 2024 and progressing towards a Pupil Admission Number (PAN) of 210 for Key Stage 4. In Key Stage 3 we have experienced record first‑choice applications, exceeding PAN for the last three years with 240, 270 and 270 applications. The Academy is the school of choice in the local area.
The Academy prides itself on providing a first‑class education. Since joining Delta Academies Trust the school has moved on a strong upward trajectory. Highlights from this year include:
* Consistently high performing, top school in the Trust and Local Authority for Progress 8 (over +0.5 for 3 years running), ranking in the top 300 schools in England.
* A successful Ofsted inspection resulting in a ‘Good’ rating.
* Huge investment across the site with a £1.6 million dining room extension, new ICT facilities and renovated classrooms to the highest specification.
Benefits
* Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme
* Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing Scheme*
* Access to an extensive discounts platform
* 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you & your household
* Gym & fitness discounts
* Cycle to Work scheme*
* Free annual flu jab
* Access to an industry‑leading Employee Assistance Programme
* Menopause Support Service
* Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings
* Holiday Entitlement: minimum 35 days (subject to pro‑rated if working part time and dependent upon salary and continuous service) including statutory Bank Holidays.
* *Subject to ensuring NMW is maintained
Legal and Equality Statements
Delta Academies Trust undertakes to treat all applicants for posts fairly and not to discriminate unfairly against volunteers or paid staff who voluntarily reveal a criminal conviction, or where a Disclosure and Barring Service check reveals a criminal conviction or other information about offences. We consider job applicants with a criminal record based on their skills, abilities, experience, knowledge and, where needed, qualifications and training, subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. We are a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed with the applicant during the recruitment process. The Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its students, and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate and checks of the relevant barred list / prohibition lists.
Apply
For more information and to apply for this position please visit our website at Careers with Delta – Delta Academies Trust.
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