Education Welfare Officer

Term Time only plus all INSET days, 8.00am - 4.00pm - Monday to Friday

Starting June 2026

 Grade 6 Scale Points 15 to 20 (£30,024 - £32,597 pro-rata)

Actual Salary £25,767 - £27,975

Contract:  Fixed term (June 2026 – July 2027)

A higher grade may be considered for a candidate with the knowledge, skills and experience to take more responsibilities into the role.

 We are excited to be able to offer an opportunity for an Education Welfare Officer, under the guidance of senior staff, who will be responsible for improving school attendance, liaise with families, co-operate in multi-agency/disciplinary networks of support for young children and assist in the development of effective home-school partnerships.

 Pittville School is a rapidly improving 11-16 school situated in a superb setting in the heart of Cheltenham.  Results are rising year on year and we are particularly proud that visitors to our school always comment on the excellent behaviour and attitude to learning exhibited by our students.

 As a school we will commit to your future professional development. We offer a training program to all new staff as well as our own INSET program.

 Closing date for applications is 9am on Tuesday, 5^th May 2026

Prospective candidates are welcome to tour the school.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received until the role is filled.  Interviews will be confirmed post application.

Pittville School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers, social media checks and the Disclosure and Barring Service. All offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and DBS clearance.  It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.