Welfare Officer

 

Closing Date: 25th November 2022

Interviews: On a Rolling Basis - (we reserve the right to close the vacancy should we find a suitable applicant- early application is advised)

Salary: Ark Support Grade 6, Point 8 -19 (£25,148- £30,602) Pro rata actual salary (£21,536- £26,207)

Contract: Permanent, Term time only 39 weeks - 36hrs/week

Start Date: Immediate

Nearest Tube: Acton Town (5 minutes’ walk away) – Parking available on site.

 

Ark Acton Academy’s ethos is clear, and we are unwavering in our dedication to it. We simply believe that every child, regardless of background or prior achievement, can be successful if given great teaching and pastoral support.

We aim to create an environment where it’s safe to be happy and where everyone strives for success. Our mission is to create a school of the highest standard that achieves this through recruiting and training excellent teachers and support staff, and by developing a pastoral system that ensures no child is left behind.

 

The Role:

In this role you will provide medical assistance to students and staff. You will provide administrative support for the welfare department, ensuring medical records are accurately maintained and support the school by providing medical information where requested. You will collaborate with the other members of the team to always uphold the vision and ethos of the school and provide excellent customer service to a range of stakeholders.

At Ark Acton Academy we are heavily committed to staff welfare and development, and this includes:

 

·        local discounts, and a dry-cleaning service.

·        Access to a range of discounts through the Ark Rewards Scheme which includes reduced gym memberships, discounts at major retailers and travel loans

·        Commitment to CPD

·        Cycle to work scheme

·        Free Yoga sessions

·        Use of a fully equipped onsite Gym.

 

Review a  full job description click here.

For more information on the school please visit https://arkacton.org/

Ark Acton is committed to safeguarding children, please review our safeguarding policy here.

 

To apply please go to https://arkonline.org/careers . Please submit applications your application by 25th November  2022.  For further information, a confidential discussion or any technical queries please contact Ruth Macmurray, Hr Officer at rmacmurray@arkacton.org 

 

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for the role”.

 

We value diversity and are committed to safeguarding and promoting child welfare. The successful candidate will be subject to DBS and any other relevant employment checks.

 

Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please click this link here.

Welfare Officer
Location: Ark Acton Academy