Pupil Welfare and Attendance Officer

Job description

St John the Baptist is a one form entry school with approximately 200 pupils on roll. We pride ourselves on our positive and inclusive, approach.

We have a vacancy for a permanent Pupil Welfare Officer, Level D to start in January.

Part-time: 30 hours per week, term-time only.

Paid weeks per year: 47.15 (inclusive of holiday entitlement)

Start date: October 2026

About the Role

We are looking for candidates who have the NVQ 2 qualification and /or recent experience of working in a primary school. The successful candidate will be fully committed to supporting the Catholic ethos of our school. They will also:

• Have strong administrative and organisational skills
• Ability to establish a constructive rapport with children, staff and their families
• Have excellent communication skills and a calm and patient approach
• Be keen to work with others as part of a team
• Experience with confidentiality, safeguarding and well-being of children

We will offer you:

• Children who are genuinely a pleasure to teach, enjoy school and work hard.
• A happy working environment with a positive and inclusive ethos.
• A strong, committed and collaborative staff team.
• Opportunities for training and further development.

Visits to the school are welcome, please telephone 01273 607924 or email [email protected] to make an appointment or to obtain an application pack.

Closing date: Friday 11 th September 2026

Interview date: Monday 21 st September 2026

How to apply: Completed application forms accepted by email direct to the school office: [email protected]

Telephone: (01273) 607924

Website: www.stjohn.brighton-hove.sch.uk

Additional Information

Please ensure you apply with Catholic Education form, downloaded from above or Catholic Education Website

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check. This post will be subject to an enhanced disclosure check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Company Information

Brighton & Hove Schools - Taking Action for Equality

St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.