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School Welfare Officer – Secondary School – Tower Hamlets – ASAP Start or September 2025

***School Welfare Officer required for Tower Hamlets location

***School Welfare Officer required for Secondary School
***School Welfare Officer required for September 2025 (or sooner)
***School Welfare Officer required for full-time, term-time role

Are you a School Welfare Officer that is passionate about student wellbeing and making a real difference in young people’s lives?

A welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Tower Hamlets is seeking a School Welfare Officer to join their dedicated pastoral and safeguarding team. This vital School Welfare Officer role focuses on supporting the physical, emotional, and social wellbeing of students—helping to create a safe, nurturing environment where every young person can thrive.

About the Role – School Welfare Officer

* Be the first point of contact for student medical and welfare needs

* Provide day-to-day medical care, first aid, and emotional support to students

* Maintain and monitor student health records, care plans, and medical supplies

* Work closely with the safeguarding team and pastoral leaders to support students’ wellbeing

* Liaise with parents, carers, and external health professionals when necessary

* Support attendance and behaviour teams in identifying barriers to learning and wellbeing

* Maintain accurate records in line with safeguarding and data protection policies (CPOMS etc.)

Ideal Candidate Will Have – School Welfare Officer

* Experience working in a school, youth, medical, or safeguarding setting

* First Aid qualification (or willingness to complete training)

* Strong knowledge of safeguarding, confidentiality, and professional boundaries

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

* The ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and families

* A calm, compassionate, and proactive approach to supporting young people

What the School Offers – School Welfare Officer

* A strong, supportive pastoral and safeguarding team

* Excellent CPD opportunities including mental health and first aid training

* A vibrant and diverse school community

* A chance to make a meaningful impact on young people’s welfare and future

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If you're dedicated to student wellbeing and want to join a committed school community in Tower Hamlets, we’d love to hear from you