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Purfleet Primary Academy
Are looking for a dedicated and committed
Education Welfare Officer
37 Hours per week (8.00am-4.00pm Mon-Fri)
Term time plus 2 additional weeks
Thurrock Pay Scales (Point 21-27)
(Actual salary £25,458-£30,446)
Salary awarded depending on experience and qualifications
We are looking for an energetic, capable person with a positive 'can-do' outlook to join our thriving school. This role will involve being the main link for the school around welfare and family liaison reporting directly to the Lead Designated Safeguarding Officer and supporting parents to safeguard their children
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a commitment to education, especially for vulnerable children and young people, have a background in education, or in social care and possess exceptional interpersonal skills. A calm and organised approach to dealing with parents, senior school staff and other professionals is crucial to the post.
If you feel this is the role for you, then please contact Nicki Cocks on 01375 659900 or on admin@purfleetprimary.thurrock.sch.uk for an application form or to arrange a visit.
Closing date for applications: 12th July 2019
Interview date: Week commencing 15th July 2019
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Purfleet Primary Academy is a member of the REAch2 Academy Trust, a national family of primary academies committed to raising standards and achieving excellence for all pupils, whatever their background or circumstance. For more information on REAch2 visit www.reach2.org
Information about the School
This is a very exciting time to be part of Purfleet Primary Academy. Standards are rising, pupil numbers are increasing and we are now a fully three form entry school.
Our Headteacher took up post in October 2018, and heads an enthusiastic and committed school leadership team who are leading the drive to raise standards. We are a friendly and supportive school where the children come first and everyone works hard to improve outcomes for all. Our children are encouraged to be the best they can be at all times and their safety and well-being is, of course, paramount. If you want to join a school where all staff believe that no child's past or present circumstances should determine their future, why not come and join us?