Welfare Officer – Outstanding Secondary School – London Borough of Barnet
Welfare Officer – Outstanding Secondary School – London Borough of Barnet
Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Paid to scale
School Information
This Outstanding 11–18 secondary school in the London Borough of Barnet is highly respected for its strong pastoral care, academic excellence, and commitment to student wellbeing. The school serves a vibrant and diverse community and consistently achieves results above the national average.
The leadership team places safeguarding and student welfare at the centre of school life. Dedicated pastoral offices, counselling spaces, and wellbeing hubs ensure students receive appropriate support. Staff work collaboratively to maintain a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment.
The school is seeking a compassionate and proactive Welfare Officer to join its pastoral team.
Role Overview
The Welfare Officer will provide frontline pastoral and safeguarding support to students.
Key responsibilities include:
Supporting students with emotional and wellbeing concerns
Responding to first aid incidents and medical needs
Monitoring vulnerable students
Working closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead
Liaising with parents and external agencies
Supporting attendance and behaviour interventions
Maintaining accurate safeguarding records
Providing short-term mentoring support
Promoting wellbeing initiatives across the school
Ensuring compliance with safeguarding procedures
This role requires empathy, discretion, and strong communication skills.
Pastoral Team Information
The Welfare Officer works alongside Heads of Year, the SENCO, and safeguarding leads. The school has clear referral systems and established support pathways.
Candidate Requirements
Experience working with young people
First Aid qualification (or willingness to obtain)
Understanding of safeguarding procedures
Strong interpersonal and listening skills
Ability to remain calm in sensitive situations
Good record-keeping and IT skills
Commitment to student wellbeing and inclusion
Application
To apply, please send your CV as soon as possible.
- Locations
- Barnet
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