Description WELFARE OFFICER Required for September 2025 Hours: 37 hours per week, 8am - 4pm Monday –Thursday, 8am – 3.30pm Friday, term time only We will be happy to discuss flexible arrangements with the right candidate Salary: BET Grade 4 Point A - E: FTE £26,918 - £29,616 (Actual Salary £23,997 - £25,743) An exciting opportunity has arisen for a committed individual to be an integral part of the Priory Support Staff Team. The post holder will be responsible for providing first aid and attending to all matters relating to the health and welfare for the pupils, staff and visitors. The successful candidate will have; A full First Aid at Work Certificate or be willing to gain this qualification. Confidentiality at all times. Some information handled will be of a sensitive nature. Excellent communication skills Ability to work under pressure; work as part of a team and on own initiative. Ability to work effectively with other staff in the school, parents and a range of outside agencies. A desire to learn and a willingness to tackle a variety of tasks. Safeguarding our students is of paramount importance to us and the successful candidate will be given full training, however they will need to demonstrate appreciation of the close nature of this role to many concerns and issues raised by our students or that present to the welfare team. Due to this, the successful applicant will need to be an empathetic and vigilant person able to pay attention to details and be observant. Benefits of working at Priory School: Access to free in-house and Bohunt Education Trust leadership and career development training programmes. Access to a comprehensive discounts platform which will save you money on all manner of purchases, recreational activities, holidays and weekly shopping. CPD Programme which is thoughtfully and carefully designed to consider the needs of both the curriculum and staff. Staff wellbeing is extremely important to us. We offer a professional outsourced support & counselling service, calendar of optional fun social events, and a supportive, caring working environment. We will ensure that the successful candidate has: Comprehensive induction Support and development to achieve your career goals Continuous professional learning, development and improvement including additional CPD non-contact periods on your timetable Priory School was inspected by Ofsted in November 2022 and received the following outcome: The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding The inspection report noted that “The school is extremely well led and managed. Teachers are well supported by leaders, and they benefit from well-planned training that meets the needs of their pupils. The school and the trust work closely together and this strengthens what the school offers their pupils.” Applicants are welcome to visit the school for a tour and to discuss the department/post with either the Headteacher, Head of Faculty or Curriculum Leader. Priory School has been at the heart of learning in Southsea for over 100 years and since 2015 we have been a proud member of the award winning Bohunt Education Trust (BET). If you are interested in pursuing a career in this vibrant, positive “can do” environment and feel that you have the enthusiasm and drive to make a real difference, then please apply for this truly rewarding opportunity, where together we can create the next generation of confident, independent, work-ready individuals. Further details and an application form can be obtained from the school or visit the school website. Completed application forms should be sent to recruitmentpriorysouthsea.org Applicants will be asked to complete the Equal Opportunities Google Form which will be forwarded on receipt of application. This will enable us to promote equality of opportunity between people who share a protected characteristic and those who do not. Without the data we cannot measure the impact of any steps we take to eliminate inequality. This form will not be shared with the selection panel and only be used for monitoring purposes. Please note we do not accept CV’s. Closing Date: 12 noon on 6th March 2025 Interview Date: Commencing from 10th March 2025 Safeguarding Statement: Priory School is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. The successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment checks including enhanced DBS check (including a self-disclosure form), online/social media checks and satisfactory references