Student Wellbeing Officer (Prince Henry's Grammar School)
Location: Prince Henry's Grammar School, Otley, UK
Salary: Actual salary £24,527.10 to £25,780.02 Per Annum
Education Phase: Secondary
Working Pattern: Part-Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Application Deadline: Monday, 3rd March 2025
Interview Date: w/c Monday 10th March 2025
About Us:
Prince Henry’s is an over-subscribed comprehensive school with over 1660 students, including around 350 in the Sixth Form. Our Ofsted Report (November 2024) confirms us as an outstanding school across all areas. Regardless of our current success, we strive for the continuous improvement of our educational provision so that our students are fully prepared for 21st century society. We serve the market town of Otley (in the Wharfe Valley) and the surrounding villages including Pool, Bramhope and Adel. The Wharfe Valley is a wonderful region in which to live and work. It is close to areas of outstanding natural beauty, yet also benefits from good transport links to key towns and cities across the country. Of particular interest to new members of staff is the emphasis placed on high quality professional development.
Job Description:
NJC Grade C3 Scale Points 19-22
Term Time Only, Plus 1 Day
Required March or April 2025
The Student Wellbeing Officer will work with the Pastoral Team, identifying barriers to learning and engagement of vulnerable children, leading and supporting individual plans to ensure improvement, in particular to diminish the difference in attendance between the Disadvantaged cohort and other students.
Minimum Requirements:
* A recognised qualification or equivalent experience at NVQ Level 3, GNVQ or A Level
* Recent work in a school or other organisation working with young people
* Knowledge of how to identify potential barriers to learning
* Ability to engage constructively with, and relate to, a wide range of young people and families/carers with different social backgrounds
* Ability to support and motivate students to aid improved attendance and engagement with learning
In Return We Offer:
* Excellent Continuing Professional Development opportunities as part of an experienced and Ofsted outstanding team.
* A positive environment where students are able to learn and achieve.
* Generous benefits package including staff wellbeing perks and benefits, such as a cycle to work and tech scheme, store and gym discounts, free on-site parking, canteen diner, and a great pension scheme.
Desired Criteria:
Please see the attached Recruitment Booklet.
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