Head of Pupil Welfare

Full Job Description

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!

Job Title:         Head of Pupil Welfare

Location:         Meadowcroft School - The Hub, Wakefield, West Yorkshire 

Salary:             £44,000.00 - £55,000.00 per annum dependent on experience

Hours:             37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract:         Permanent; Term Time only

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

Are you passionate about fostering a supportive and nurturing environment for students? Do you possess the leadership skills necessary to guide a team in promoting the well-being and welfare of pupils? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to make a meaningful impact at Meadowcroft School.

About the role

The Head of Pupil Welfare core purpose is to provide professional leadership and management for the school. This will promote a secure foundation from which to achieve high standards in all areas of the school’s work.

As the Head of Pupil Welfare, you will also play a pivotal role in ensuring the holistic development and welfare of our students. Your leadership will be instrumental in creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where every pupil can thrive academically, emotionally, and socially.

Join Meadowcroft School, as we strive to empower our students to reach their full potential and become confident, resilient individuals prepared to succeed in a rapidly changing world.

Essential:

• Experience of management / leadership role in an education setting including early years, statutory school’s department, post 16 learning, youth education services, probation or criminal justice service or mental health service
• Effective leader, able to advise and collaborate with others
• Experience of evaluating and presenting attendance data
• Substantial experience of managing, developing, inspiring, challenging and motivating staff
• Demonstrable success is raising standards and meeting challenging targets
• Up to 3 years in working in SEND setting

Qualifications:

• Relevant Degree
• QTS

About us

Meadowcroft is an independent specialist day school for pupils aged from 5 to 19, catering for pupils with a wide range of needs across 4 sites in Wakefield. Our dedicated team work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils.

We are part of Acorn Education and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career.

Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education and residential care for vulnerable pupils and young people. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Why join Acorn Education? 

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. 

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy.

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