Student Welfare Officer

Job Introduction

We are looking for a strong and organised Student Welfare Officer who has high standards of work and continuously strives to improve their practices. We are offering an exciting opportunity to join The Hamble School during a period of rapid improvement and change. Our vision ‘We Care, We Aim High, We Learn and Achieve Together’ encapsulates the work we do every day. Our intake numbers are increasing – we currently have 1170 students and are looking to expand our staffing further. 

The Pastoral Team consists of a dedicated team of experienced staff, including Progress Leaders, Assistant Progress Leaders, Student Support Officers, Admissions and Exclusions Officer and Behaviour Administration Support. Our aim is to deliver the highest quality of student support to promote progress and high standards of achievement and behaviour.

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic Welfare Officer to provide support and manage the physical well-being of staff and students. We are looking for someone who can build strong relationships with students, work with parents/ carers, other staff members and external agencies to support the wellbeing of our students. We are also looking for someone who is solution-focussed, has a ‘can do’ attitude and is able to work as part of a wider Pastoral Team.  

In return, we can offer you:

• a positive and optimistic working environment focused on staff well-being, student welfare, progress and high standards of achievement and behaviour; 
• a strong internal and external training development opportunities (we are part of PiXL, have strong ties with local school consortia)
• personal career development to assist you in the fulfilment of your ambitions;
• a well-equipped campus with excellent gym and swimming facilities run by Everyone Active which staff can take advantage of for free. Access to leisure and sports classes at heavily discounted membership rates and preferential rates for family members;
• the opportunity to apply for discounted childcare placements with Hamble Early Years Centre which is based directly next to the school;
• free on-site parking and good local public transport links to the school (bus/ rail).

We welcome visits to the school to see us in action and invite you to come and have an informal chat and meet the Headteacher.

To apply please click the "Apply for this job" button. If you currently work in a school, please ensure your first reference is from your current Headteacher.  

Safer Recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.