What skills and experience we're looking for
The Student Welfare Co-ordinator Main Duties:-
• To work as part of the Pastoral Support Team to promote a safe and calm school environment
• To be a Deputy DSL and undertake any responsibilities associated with that role; attending multi-professional meetings or completing referrals to Children’s Services
• To signpost parents to parenting course opportunities if appropriate
• To work with families as and when needed to support their children
• Help to improve student attendance and late arrivals
• To listen and offer support to students on problems, issues and concerns. Give the student a forum to talk about worries in a confidential and non-judgemental environment. Provide emotional support and strengthen self-esteem.
• To assist the Pastoral Support Team in maintaining good behaviour across the school
• To complete Early Help Assessments in line with the Surrey Safeguarding Children Partnership
• To undertake Graded Care Profile assessments
• To represent the views of the school at Safeguarding/Child Protection meetings/Child In Need meetings as directed by the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
• To work within an Equal Opportunities and anti-discriminatory framework
• To attend and participate in training to ensure professional development and competence
• The Student Welfare Co-ordinator will be required to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people, and follow school policies and the WMAT staff code of conduct.
What the school offers its staff
The Abbey can offer:
• Amazing students who want to learn
• A brand new, state of the art, English classroom
• Excellent IT facilities in a modern school fit for 21st century teaching
• A range of CPD opportunities to support professional development inside and outside the classroom.
• A range of evidence-informed strategies to support teaching and learning inside the classroom.
• A consistent approach to behaviour which ensures learning is not disrupted.
• A welcoming and supportive staff community
• Opportunities to collaborate across a range of mainstream and specialist provision schools within the Weydon MAT.
• External leadership/NPQ opportunities, including supporting masters’ applications and aspiring senior leader’s development programme
• On site car parking
• Westfield Health Cash Plan -
Commitment to safeguarding
The Abbey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS, Children’s Barred List and Right to work in the UK checks are required for all posts. further details including relevant policies are available on the school website: