Welfare Officer - Supportive Secondary School - Haringey,...

Welfare Officer – Supportive Secondary School – Haringey, North London

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

School Information

This is a well-respected 11–18 Outstanding Ofsted-rated secondary school located in Haringey, North London with a strong commitment to student wellbeing and academic excellence.

The school serves a diverse urban community and is known for its inclusive ethos where every student is encouraged to succeed. High expectations and strong pastoral care create a calm and supportive learning environment.

Students are engaged in their learning and benefit from a broad curriculum alongside a wide range of enrichment opportunities. Personal development is central to the school’s mission, and the pastoral system ensures students receive the support they need to thrive both academically and personally.

Staff work collaboratively to maintain high standards across all aspects of school life. The leadership team places great emphasis on staff wellbeing and professional development, ensuring colleagues feel supported in their roles.

The school environment is welcoming and inclusive, with strong relationships between students, staff and families.

The Role

The school is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Welfare Officer to join its pastoral support team.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting student wellbeing and ensuring that pupils have the support they need to overcome barriers to learning.

Working closely with pastoral leaders, safeguarding staff and teaching colleagues, the Welfare Officer will provide support to students experiencing emotional, social or personal challenges.

This role requires strong interpersonal skills and a genuine commitment to supporting young people.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing pastoral and wellbeing support for students

• Acting as a key point of contact for student welfare concerns

• Supporting safeguarding and child protection procedures

• Working closely with pastoral leaders to monitor student wellbeing

• Liaising with parents and carers regarding welfare matters

• Supporting attendance improvement initiatives

• Maintaining accurate records of student support interventions

• Working with external agencies when additional support is required

Person Specification

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Experience working with young people in a support role

• A compassionate and patient approach

• Good organisational and record-keeping skills

• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures

• Ability to work collaboratively with staff and families

Experience in education, youth work or social care settings would be beneficial.

Application

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