STUDENT WELFARE OFFICER

Start date to be agreed with the successful candidate. The Stephen Longfellow Academy is seeking to recruit an inspirational colleague to the role of Student Welfare Officer. This role is crucial to our Academy’s work, with the successful candidate providing targeted, short‑term interventions, supporting students to overcome barriers to learning, and promoting positive behaviour and wellbeing. The postholder will play a key role in ensuring a safe, supportive environment and will work collaboratively with staff to improve attendance, engagement and outcomes for students. Potential Applicants Should Have A relevant Level 3 qualification (or be willing to work towards), including GCSE English and Mathematics. Experience of working with young people, including those with challenging behaviour. The ability to build strong relationships and support students to overcome barriers to learning. A patient, resilient approach and the ability to remain calm under pressure. What We Offer You Membership of a teacher or local government pension scheme, depending on the role. A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust. Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. £2k Cycle to work scheme. About Us The Stephen Longfellow Academy is an Alternative Provision setting based in the South of Leeds that has changed the face of Alternative Provision, both locally and nationally. Opened in September 2017, the Academy serves schools across Leeds to support some of the most vulnerable young people in the city to re‑engage with education by following a bespoke curriculum offer that reopens the doors of opportunity that were, at one point, firmly closed. Our exceptional team of staff creates personalised pathways that combine an academically rich curriculum with personalised therapeutic support, allowing significant numbers of students to re‑engage in mainstream education or successfully enter further education, employment or training. Inspected in October 2019, inspectors told us that “Leaders want the very best for pupils and have established an effective alternative provision in a short period of time. They are working together well to make this school even better for the benefit of its pupils and their families.” They also judged all areas of the academy to be Good. We will continue to further improve our provision with this exciting role. #J-18808-Ljbffr The GORSE Academies Trust