Welfare Officer – Outstanding Secondary School – Bromley

Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Paid to scale

School Information

This Outstanding 11–18 secondary school in Bromley is widely admired for its exceptional pastoral care, strong academic performance, and positive school culture. The school has built a reputation for prioritising student wellbeing alongside academic achievement, ensuring that students feel safe, valued, and supported.

The student body reflects the diversity of the local community, and leaders are deeply committed to inclusion and equality. Behaviour across the school is exemplary, with clear routines and high expectations. Staff benefit from a collaborative culture, modern facilities, and a leadership team that prioritises wellbeing and professional growth.

The school has invested significantly in its pastoral and safeguarding provision and is now seeking an experienced and compassionate Welfare Officer to further strengthen its support team.

Role Overview

The Welfare Officer will work directly with students to support their emotional, social, and behavioural wellbeing. This is a highly student-centred role requiring empathy, resilience, and strong safeguarding awareness.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing one-to-one and small-group support to students experiencing challenges

• Conducting welfare check-ins and pastoral conversations

• Supporting students with SEMH needs

• Working closely with Heads of Year and the safeguarding team

• Recording concerns and interventions using safeguarding systems

• Liaising with parents, carers, and external agencies

• Supporting behaviour management strategies and restorative practices

• Contributing to wellbeing initiatives and school-wide programmes

• Assisting with safeguarding investigations where appropriate

• Attending multi-agency meetings when required

The role requires professionalism, confidentiality, and a proactive approach to supporting vulnerable students.

Pastoral & Safeguarding Team Information

The Welfare Officer will be part of a well-established pastoral team that includes the Designated Safeguarding Lead, Deputy DSLs, counsellors, and Heads of Year. The team meets regularly to review student needs and implement targeted interventions.

The school provides training in safeguarding, mental health awareness, and trauma-informed practice.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience working with young people in a welfare, pastoral, or safeguarding role

• Strong understanding of safeguarding principles

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to build trust and rapport with students

• Resilience and emotional intelligence

• Strong record-keeping and confidentiality standards

• Ability to work collaboratively within a team

• Commitment to student wellbeing and inclusive practice

Application

To apply, please send your CV as soon as possible.