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Welfare Officer – Outstanding Secondary School, MiltonKeynesMarchant Recruitment • England, United Kingdom
Welfare Officer – Outstanding Secondary School, MiltonKeynes

Welfare Officer – Outstanding Secondary School, MiltonKeynes

Marchant Recruitment • England, United Kingdom
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description
Welfare Officer – Outstanding Secondary School, Milton Keynes Start Date: As soon as possible Contract: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Paid to scale School information: This is an 11 to 18 well-established, Outstanding Ofsted Rated Secondary School in Milton Keynes with a strong commitment to safeguarding, mental health support and whole-student development. The school serves a diverse and rapidly growing community and is widely recognised for its nurturing ethos, strong behaviour culture and exceptional pastoral support systems. The environment is calm, respectful and highly structured, enabling students to feel safe, supported and ready to learn. The school places a high emphasis on wellbeing and has invested significantly in pastoral structures, therapeutic support, mentoring programmes and emotional literacy interventions. Students show strong engagement, maturity and motivation, and the school encourages them to develop confidence, resilience and positive relationships. The curriculum is broad, inclusive and enriched with opportunities in the arts, humanities, STEM and physical education. Staff benefit from a collaborative, compassionate and supportive working culture. Leaders are visible, approachable and dedicated to enabling all staff—teaching and support—to thrive in their roles. The school values high-quality professional development, strong safeguarding practices and the in-depth pastoral work that ensures every student is known as an individual. Pastoral and Welfare Team: The pastoral team is central to the school's success. Working alongside Heads of Year, counsellors, attendance staff, safeguarding leads and external agencies, the Welfare Officer plays a vital role in supporting students experiencing social, emotional or medical challenges. This includes anxiety, family issues, friendship difficulties, behaviour concerns, low self-esteem or mental health challenges. The Welfare Officer will be a compassionate, patient and highly organised professional who can build trust with students and families, manage sensitive situations and maintain clear, detailed records. The role involves daily student support, coordinating welfare referrals, attending meetings with external agencies, liaising with parents, supporting interventions, contributing to safeguarding processes and helping students access required pastoral services. You will also help run wellbeing initiatives, support safe spaces for vulnerable students, contribute to restorative approaches and monitor student progress during interventions. The school seeks someone emotionally intelligent, calm under pressure and committed to safeguarding and student welfare. Requirements • Experience working with young people in a pastoral, welfare, youth work or support capacity • Strong understanding of safeguarding, child protection and early help procedures • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to handle sensitive conversations professionally • Empathy, resilience and a calm approach when supporting students in crisis • Ability to maintain accurate and confidential records • Strong organisational and time-management skills • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multi-agency pastoral team • Confidence engaging with families and external support services • A commitment to student wellbeing, inclusion and equal opportunities Application To apply, please send your CV as soon as possible.
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