Welfare Officer and Student Receptionist

Grade 4 £27,620 pa to £28,821 pa

35 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm with a one hour unpaid lunchbreak

40 weeks, term-time only plus a week in school holidays

Required: As soon as possible

We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Welfare Officer and Student Receptionist to join our administration team. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful difference to students’ wellbeing and daily school experience, while working as part of a dedicated and supportive team.

The successful candidate will play a key role in providing high-quality pastoral care and front-of-house support to students, staff, and visitors. If you are passionate about supporting young people and thrive in a collaborative school environment, we would be delighted to hear from you.

About The School

Dormers Wells High School is an 11-18 mixed, multi-cultural academy within the Dormers Wells Learning Trust. “There is a thriving sense of community at this school… Leaders place inclusion at the heart of their work. This ensures that pupils who may face barriers to learning flourish…The school raises aspirations for pupils and their families.” (Ofsted 2026).

At the heart of everything we do at Dormers Wells High School are our students. Our curriculum is student-centred and we aim for their education to be inspiring, stimulating and challenging. “Leaders have established a broad, ambitious and imaginative curriculum that is designed carefully to meet the needs of all pupils and prepare them well for their adult lives… All staff embrace the school’s aim to improve the life chances of every pupil, including those who may face barriers to learning.” (Ofsted 2026) We hold ambitious expectations for every student’s success, and our core values; determination, wisdom, honesty, and service, shape everything we do. “Leaders, trustees and governors share a common, ambitious vision for the school and its future.” (Ofsted 2026)

Staff morale is high. They value how leaders ensure that staff workload is manageable and that their wellbeing is supported.” (Ofsted 2026)

About You

The successful candidate will

• Be able to communicate effectively and accurately both orally and in writing to children, parents / carers and other external agencies
• Be welcoming and professional
• Be flexible and hardworking and able to work under pressure
• Be able to follow Trust procedures and use their own initiative as required and be a good team player
• Have good organisational and interpersonal skills and be able to maintain confidentiality at all times

What we can offer you

• Friendly and supportive environment
• Vibrant mixed staff
• Positive student staff relationships
• Certified CPD course programmes with access to a wide variety of training and qualifications
• An impressive wellbeing package.
• Counselling services including CBT, emotional support and face to face sessions
• EAP including 24/7 helpline offering support to staff and their families
• Access to a personal healthcare cash plan
• Virtual resources including nutritional advice, fitness programmes, online health assessment
• Onsite parking
• Cycle to Work Scheme

How To Apply

Application forms and job descriptions can be downloaded from the school website https://www.dwhs.co.uk/vacancies

Please email completed application forms to Rachel Mahoney, ***email_hidden***: Please note that CVs are not accepted.

The school is committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/dbs-checks-detailed-guidance

The school reserves the right to research shortlisted candidates on social media platforms and the internet, and the recruitment panel may take this information into consideration during the recruitment process.

Closing date: Application forms to be submitted to the school by 9:00am on Monday 15 June 2026 with interviews to be held shortly thereafter.