Education and Welfare Officer
| Posting date: | 23 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £29,487 to £31,924 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Salary shown above is pro rata, based on an Full Time Equivalent of £34,434 to £37,280 (Grade I, Scale Points 23-26) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 January 2026 |
| Location: | George Pindar School, Moor Lane, Eastfield, Scarborough, YO11 3LW |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Heartwood Learning Trust. |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 95220 |
Summary
We are looking to appoint a Education and Welfare Support Officer for 37 Hours per Week, on a Term Time only basis to join our team at George Pindar School.
George Pindar School is an 11-16 secondary situated in Scarborough. We are a community school where our colleagues are #proudtobepindar and we are looking positively to the future. We are proud to be an inclusive school and we are oversubscribed in Year 7 and 8. We have the highest aspirations for our students to strive for success, achieve their very best and grow both as individuals and as members of their community. The development of the whole child forms an integral part of our vision; we want the best for every student at George Pindar irrespective of their background. We work together as #TeamPindar to develop our PINDAR values and are well supported by colleagues across the Heartwood Learning Trust to improve in all aspects of our school.
This role is to strengthen our support for students to help them achieve their full potential. They will assist the Pastoral team in dealing with incidents of inappropriate behaviour or where students need more emotional support by providing advice and guidance and implementing agreed plans to encourage learning and overcome barriers to learning. The postholder will work with small groups and individual students, liaising with teaching and pastoral colleagues and external agencies as necessary to improve access to education and support services.
What we can offer:
Experienced and supportive School Leadership Team
Opportunities for staff to develop through Continuous Professional Development
Local Government Pension scheme
Occupational Health
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to work scheme
Free on site Parking
Job Details
Hours of Work: 37 Hours per Week, Term Time Only.
Position Type: Permanent Post
Line Manager: Principal
Travel Required: Occasional
The salary is dependent on current qualifications and experience, please see the attached job description for more information.
Application Process
Please complete the online application form to apply for this role. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. You should use the information supplied with in the Job Description & Person Specification to make the best of your application by identifying some specific pieces of work you may have undertaken in any of these areas. Your application may be viewed in regard to some or all of the skill specific areas over the course of the selection process. Applications via agencies will not be considered.
Interviews will take place as soon as possible after the closing date.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.
Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people.
George Pindar School is an 11-16 secondary situated in Scarborough. We are a community school where our colleagues are #proudtobepindar and we are looking positively to the future. We are proud to be an inclusive school and we are oversubscribed in Year 7 and 8. We have the highest aspirations for our students to strive for success, achieve their very best and grow both as individuals and as members of their community. The development of the whole child forms an integral part of our vision; we want the best for every student at George Pindar irrespective of their background. We work together as #TeamPindar to develop our PINDAR values and are well supported by colleagues across the Heartwood Learning Trust to improve in all aspects of our school.
This role is to strengthen our support for students to help them achieve their full potential. They will assist the Pastoral team in dealing with incidents of inappropriate behaviour or where students need more emotional support by providing advice and guidance and implementing agreed plans to encourage learning and overcome barriers to learning. The postholder will work with small groups and individual students, liaising with teaching and pastoral colleagues and external agencies as necessary to improve access to education and support services.
What we can offer:
Experienced and supportive School Leadership Team
Opportunities for staff to develop through Continuous Professional Development
Local Government Pension scheme
Occupational Health
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to work scheme
Free on site Parking
Job Details
Hours of Work: 37 Hours per Week, Term Time Only.
Position Type: Permanent Post
Line Manager: Principal
Travel Required: Occasional
The salary is dependent on current qualifications and experience, please see the attached job description for more information.
Application Process
Please complete the online application form to apply for this role. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. You should use the information supplied with in the Job Description & Person Specification to make the best of your application by identifying some specific pieces of work you may have undertaken in any of these areas. Your application may be viewed in regard to some or all of the skill specific areas over the course of the selection process. Applications via agencies will not be considered.
Interviews will take place as soon as possible after the closing date.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.
Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people.