Welfare Lead

Job Description

Gosbecks Primary School and Prettygate Infant and Junior Schools are seeking to appoint a dedicated and compassionate Welfare Lead to work across our school partnership.

This position has a start date of 1st September 2026, but there will be a 2 days paid handover in July.

This is a key role focused on promoting student wellbeing, improving attendance, and supporting safeguarding practices across our three schools. The successful candidate will also act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL), working closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and senior leadership team.

Key Responsibilities

· Lead on student welfare, ensuring a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for all pupils

· Monitor, track, and improve student attendance, working proactively with families and external agencies

· Identify and support pupils at risk of persistent absence or disengagement

· Act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, supporting the DSL in managing safeguarding concerns, referrals, and casework

· Maintain accurate, confidential safeguarding and attendance records in line with statutory requirements

· Work collaboratively with staff, parents/carers, and external professionals to support vulnerable students

· Promote a strong culture of safeguarding and welfare awareness across the school

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

· Experience working in a school or similar setting in a welfare, safeguarding, or pastoral role. Experience in Social Care would be desirable

· Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation and procedures

· Experience in managing attendance and working with families to improve outcomes

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

· The ability to handle sensitive situations with professionalism and confidentiality

· A proactive, resilient, and empathetic approach

· Relevant safeguarding training (or willingness to undertake training)

We Offer

· A supportive and collaborative working environment

· Ongoing professional development and training opportunities

· The chance to make a meaningful impact on students' lives

· Access to staff wellbeing initiatives

Safeguarding Statement
Gosbecks Primary School and Prettygate Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, and we expect all staff and volunteers at the school to actively share this commitment. All appointments made will be subject to an enhanced DBS clearance, medical check, suitable qualifications and satisfactory references.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please arrange to do so by emailing Miss Lauren Henderson, School Business Manager, sbm@prettygateschools.co.uk. The full job description is attached as a link below

Information about the School

Prettygate Infant and Junior schools are particularly focused on the development of the whole child and together with a record of high academic success, we pride ourselves on supporting children's all round achievement and our close relationships with families.