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Welfare Officer (Part - Time)

Whitmore High School, Harrow, HA2 0AD

This job expired on 13 May 2024 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  As soon as available

• Closing date

  13 May 2024 at 9am

• Date listed

  7 May 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: WELFARE OFFICER Scale G4 – 26.25 hours per week - £17,044 per annum 3 days per week, term time only - (Weds, Thurs, Fri) 7.45am to 5.00pm (including 30 minute, unpaid lunch) Additional 5 paid days during the school holidays are available, if desired - to be discussed at interview
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: G4 - £17,044 per annum, term time only

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will:

• Supervise the medical room and be the first point of contact for anyone who requires medical attention.
• Manage and administer medications held in school – store securely, keep records up to date, monitor expiry dates and request replacements as required.
• Ensure the school is provided with Individual Health Care Plans (IHCP) and keep accurate records of these
• Ensure the accident report logbook and forms are properly completed and completing accident reports in line with RIDDOR regulations including records of hazardous materials usage
• Possess strong organisational skills with the ability to show initiative, prioritise own work load and meet all deadlines and remain calm under pressure
• Be a positive team player, working collaboratively and believe in the importance of team work and a collaborative approach
• Be self-motivated, enthusiastic, hardworking and flexible in their approach with
• Be reliable with excellent attendance and punctuality
• Be committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and the principles and practice of equal opportunities
• Be committed to the principles and practice of safeguarding all young people

What the school offers its staff

Why work for Whitmore High School?

• State of the art building with well-equipped classrooms, excellent resources and modern facilities
• Fantastic support from your line managers and SLT who will develop you and want to see you succeed in your career
• You’ll be working in an OFSTED rated ‘Outstanding’ school
• Exceptional and wide ranging CPD opportunities
• Staff Wellbeing group who promote a healthy work life balance and arrange activities such as weekly staff yoga, on-site massage, weekly fruit, well-being garden, book club with free Kindle loan for staff etc.
• Free annual flu jab
• Free use of the on-site gym
• Cycle to Work tax free bike scheme

Commitment to safeguarding

Whitmore High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and all staff are expected to share this commitment.
All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and pre-employment checks. Online searches may be completed for shortlisted candidates as part of due diligence checks. It is an offence to apply for any role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, all posts are listed as exempted employment. You therefore need to reveal all spent convictions during the recruitment and vetting process.

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About Whitmore High School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1733 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Whitmore High School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: applications@whitmore.harrow.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/whitmore-high-school (opens in new tab)

Whitmore High School is a mixed comprehensive school with an excellent record of achievement.

Students are expected to achieve the highest standards of work and behaviour in a positive, friendly but disciplined atmosphere. Our staff are highly qualified and passionate about ensuring all students reach their full potential and we work closely with parents to achieve this aim.

At Whitmore High School we aim to provide the best possible education for all our students by:

* Promoting a broad and balanced curriculum in which students take an active part in their own learning.

* Recognising the needs of individuals, placing suitable high demands on them and stimulating them to achieve success.

* Encouraging students to aim for the highest standards of work and behaviour at all times.

* Creating an ordered and friendly community where relationships are positive and founded on courtesy, respect and shared values.

* Acknowledging the importance of links between home, school and the wider community.

* Maintaining a spirit of constructive self-criticism, regularly considering improvements to existing practice.

Arranging a visit to Whitmore High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email applications@whitmore.harrow.sch.uk.

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