Salary: NJC Scale SO1 Scale Point 23-25 starting at Scale Point 23 £34,434 pa pro-rata (up to full-time, term time only)
Pro-rata salary £30,063pa approx based on 37 hours per week.
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and hard-working colleague to the role of Education Welfare Officer, on a full or part-time basis who is committed to improving the wellbeing, attendance and academic outcomes of young people, helping them to achieve more than they thought possible.
You will play an important role in supporting high standards of attendance, punctuality and culture across year groups within Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. As part of our pastoral team you will work closely with the Attendance Officer, Deputy and Assistant Headteachers, Heads of Year, SEND and Pastoral Colleagues, as well as teachers, external agencies and parents/carers.
This is a non-teaching role.
Full details of the requirements for the post are included in the attached job details.
Lunesdale Learning Trust encompasses Queen Elizabeth School and Queen Elizabeth Studio School. We have served our communities with great “Scholarship and Care” since 1591 and are blessed to be in a wonderful and beautiful part of the world. We are immensely proud of our commitment to the highest quality teaching and learning coupled with extraordinary pastoral care. We are a truly comprehensive community in which every child is cared for, supported and stretched, moving on to diverse destinations, from local apprenticeships and college courses to highly selective universities.
If you wish to apply, please fully complete all sections of the application form on the TES advert accessed via the link below including a full employment and education history, two references and a covering letter/ supporting statement by 12 noon on Thursday 10th September 2026. Interviews will be held during week commencing 14th or 21st September 2026.
In your supporting statement/covering letter we would like you to include:
- a statement as to why this particular job appeals to you.
- an outline of your relevant experience
- a discussion of the personal and professional qualities which you believe suit you for this post
We do hope you will take the time to apply. This is a marvellous place to work and this is a very exciting opportunity.
Mr David Waugh, Executive Headteacher and Trust Leader
If you require further information or wish to discuss the post, please do feel free to get in touch on 015242 71275 or by email to recruitment@qes.org.uk
The Lunesdale Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), other statutory required clearance and reference checks with previous employers.
