Job reference

REQ00001248

Date posted

03/11/2022

Application closing date

20/11/2022

Location

Bradford (Hanson Academy)

Salary

Grade F Points 14 – 19 (£25,409 – £27,852 Full Time Equivalent) subject to pro rata. The minimum actual pro rata salary per annum for this job starts at £22,415.49

Annual weeks

40

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Job category/type

Education Support

Job description

Hanson Academy are looking to appoint an Education Welfare Officer (EWO) to join our academy as soon as possible on a permanent basis. As an EWO, you will provide a service for students and their families. You will ensure, with others, that students receive education appropriate to their needs by regular attendance at the academy, assisting them to obtain maximum benefit from their education and be involved in the development of the service and staff.

Hanson serves the population of North Bradford incorporating the communities of Eccleshill, Idle, Wrose, Bolton Woods and Undercliffe, and provides access to all day learning opportunities for our families and our community.

Hanson is a larger than average 11 to 19 mixed comprehensive school with a good reputation in the City of Bradford. We have 1570 students on roll including 290 in the sixth form. We are committed to ensuring that talent is nurtured in a safe, orderly and stimulating learning environment. We believe that every child does matter and that by becoming fully involved in their learning, they will get the most out of their time with us and that their learning experiences will be both enjoyable and successful. We are immensely proud of the achievements of all our students and enjoy celebrating them as a school community.

There is a huge emphasis on high academic and personal achievement. We are committed to raising standards of achievement for all students and provide extra support for students throughout the educational spectrum. Hanson is a happy and supportive school which offers a range of educational, social and cultural opportunities to all its young people.

We offer an extensive range of opportunities, incentives and benefits with this post including:

• Contributory pension scheme with the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Minimum entitlement of 34 days holiday (subject to pro rata if working part-time and dependent upon salary and continuous service) including statutory Bank Holidays
• Access to the Delta benefits website with discounts on retailers, holidays, days out, etc
• Access to Cycle to Work scheme, car leasing and technology scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
• Training and development opportunities

Visits to the academy would be warmly welcomed by appointment. Please contact the academy on 01274 776200 if you would like to arrange a visit.

In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process.