Grade 6 term time only – plus 10 directed days - Hours: 37 per week
The Marvell College seeks to appoint an Educational Welfare Officer to join our talented pastoral team. The successful candidate will be highly skilled in engaging children and families to provide helpful support that leads to demonstrable improvements in school attendance and subsequently social, emotional, and academic progress.
Applicants will need to demonstrate an understanding of the social and cultural factors that lead to higher rates of pupil absence and build strong relationships with children and families that are rooted in trust, mutual respect, and a deep understanding of context.
The successful candidate will have a passion for working with children, understanding the impact this can have on their lives. They will understand, articulate, and demonstrate their ability to form effective relationships with children that accelerate their progress by increasing their attendance.
The Marvell College continues to go from strength to strength, confirmed by another strong “Good” Ofsted report in July 2024.
What Ofsted say about our school:
* “This is an inclusive, caring, and friendly school. Leaders are ambitious for the pupils.”
* “Staff have high expectations for pupils. Pupils behave well in classrooms and on corridors.”
* “Leaders have created a culture where positive relationships are important. As a result, pupils are courteous and respectful to staff and to each other.”
* “Staff are proud to work at The Marvell College. Leaders take care to ensure that staff workload and well-being constitute a high priority.”
* “There is a collective will to succeed and a determination that The Marvell College continues to improve.”
We are extremely proud to serve our community and have a committed body of staff who strive to go the extra mile for the pupils in our care. We seek to live out our school motto that those in our care are, and can be, “As good as anyone, anywhere” and ensure our school values of “Ambition, Respect, and Courage” permeate all that we do. The school is oversubscribed every year, and staff turnover is very low.
The Marvell College is part of the Hull Collaborative Academy Trust. Within the Trust, there are significant opportunities for further progression. This formidable partnership continues to bring about some of the best outcomes nationally and has an enviable track record of school improvement.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a substantial difference to the lives of young people.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure & Barring Service.
As part of our safer recruitment procedures, online checks (including social media) may be carried out by the Trust as part of our shortlisting process.
HCAT is an equal opportunities employer.
Closing date for applications: 11.00am on Friday 24th January 2025
The Marvell College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced & Barring List Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.
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