Education Welfare Officer x2

Ref: SCH-PAT-0183

Required for September 2022

Pontefract Academies Trust is a cross phase Multi Academy Trust, comprising of eight schools, six primary schools and two 11 – 16 secondary schools. The Trust is a medium sized family of schools all located within a tight geographic hub within Pontefract. Students are drawn from the local community that includes a mix of different catchment areas.

We are seeking to appoint two enthusiastic, hardworking and committed Education Welfare Officers to join the pastoral teams at Carleton High School and The King’s School. The candidates will engage with families to support them to engage with the school and recognise the importance of attendance. They will facilitate effective partnerships between parents, families and the school and its partners, and reduce pupil absence across the school.

Both posts are a 37 hours per week, term time plus two days, permanent contracts, equating to 192 working days per annum.

Roles are based at:

• 1x vacancy at Carleton High School, Green Lane, Pontefract, WF8 3NW
• 1x vacancy at The King’s School, Mill Hill Lane, Pontefract, WF8 4JF

Please specify in your application which vacancy you wish to apply for.

The Trust can offer:

• hard-working and highly committed staff who share a common sense of purpose and high expectations of what students can achieve.
• a supportive Trust as your employer that are strongly committed to providing high quality CPD and career progression.
• significant opportunities to work in collaboration with colleagues in this school and across the Trust.
• the opportunity to work with ambitious and inspirational leaders.

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic person who:

• has a passion for helping pupils thrive and meet their full potential.
• has a friendly manner and can communicate effectively with staff and students.
• can work effectively as part of a team but can also work independently using their own initiative.
•  has experience of working in a similar specialist area.

For further information on the role or to discuss a visit please contact the school via email at admin@carletonhigh.patrust.org.uk or admin@kings.patrust.org.uk.

Completed application forms should be returned via the Face-Ed system no later than 10am on Friday 2^nd September 2022.

We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from everyone. The Pontefract Academies Trust is wholly committed to ensuring children and young people are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure and pre-employment checks. Shortlisted applicants will also be asked to provide a self-declaration form.