Overview
Lincoln Castle Academy are looking to appoint a Student Welfare Officer and DDSL to join our academy in May 2026 on a permanent, full-time basis.
Your new role
As a Student Welfare Officer, you will assist in tackling underachievement by working in partnership with families, parents/carers, students and external agencies in a school context to enable students, particularly the most disadvantaged, to have full access to educational opportunities and overcome barriers to learning and participation. You will work directly with families in a non-judgemental way, empowering them and their family to get the most out of the educational opportunities available. You will also support the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) in the academy in your role as Deputy DSL (DDSL).
* Assist in tackling underachievement by working with families, parents/carers, students and external agencies to enable access to educational opportunities.
* Engage with families in a non-judgemental way to empower them to maximise educational opportunities for their children.
* Support the Designated Safeguarding Lead in the academy in the role of Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.
Hours: 37 hours per week / Term Time only plus 5 days (39 weeks).
Please see the job description on our website for the essential criteria and more information.
If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience required for this position, we would very much like to hear from you.
Your new school
Lincoln Castle Academy is a medium sized secondary academy located in the Cathedral City of Lincoln. The Academy’s location is within easy reach of the A15, making it easily accessible from across the county.
With over 700 students on roll, Lincoln Castle is a busy and vibrant place. We are committed to ensuring that talent is nurtured in a safe, orderly, and stimulating learning environment. We believe that every child does matter and that by becoming fully involved in their learning, they will get the most out of their time with us and that their learning experiences will be both enjoyable and successful. We are immensely proud of the achievements of all our students and enjoy celebrating them as a school community.
There is a huge emphasis on high academic achievement and personal development. We are committed to raising standards of achievement for all students and provide extra support for students throughout the educational spectrum. Lincoln Castle is a happy and caring place of learning that meets the needs of its pupils and its community.
News and developments
Our school is undergoing a transformative redevelopment with the construction of a brand new, state-of-the-art building set to be completed in 2027. This cutting-edge facility will feature advanced learning spaces designed to foster innovation and excellence in education. The current building will be demolished to make way for a modern environment supporting staff and students to reach their full potential.
Why join us?
Our staff are talented and enthusiastic and will contribute to the academy’s continued success. We have a staff rewards budget and socialise both as subject teams and as a whole staff. We also have access to a staff benefits scheme. We value the continuous professional development of all our employees and recognise that our staff and students are most successful when they feel happy, valued, challenged, and supported to achieve their very best. You would be joining a highly skilled and committed staff.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a high-performing multi-academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.
How to apply
For more information and to apply for this position please visit our website at https://www.deltatrust.org.uk/careers-with-delta/
Interviews are scheduled for 2nd April 2026.
Safeguarding, Equality and Disclosure
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 further 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.
Delta Academies Trust undertakes to treat all applicants for posts fairly and not to discriminate unfairly against volunteers or paid staff who voluntarily reveal that they have a criminal conviction. Equally, we will not discriminate unfairly against volunteers or paid staff where a Disclosure and Barring Service check reveals a criminal conviction or other information about offences. Therefore, we will consider job applicants who have a criminal record based on their skills, abilities, experience, knowledge and, where needed, qualifications and training. However, our approach depends on the job and whether it is covered by, or exempt from, the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. However, if we receive a high volume of applications, we may limit the numbers of interviews offered to people with and without a disability.
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