At a Glance
- Tasks: Support pupil welfare and attendance in a positive, inclusive school environment.
- Company: St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School, dedicated to child welfare and education.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, training opportunities, and a supportive team atmosphere.
- Other info: Part-time role with flexible hours during term time.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while working in a collaborative setting.
- Qualifications: NVQ 2 qualification or recent primary school experience required.
The predicted salary is between 31067 - 32654 £ per year.
Location: St John the Baptist RC School, Whitehawk Hill Road, Brighton, BN2 2AH
Salary: £31,067 - £32,654 pro rata. £22,844 actual.
Contractual hours: 30
Job category/type: Teaching and Leadership
Date posted: 21/08/2026
Job reference: REQ0001412
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.
- 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 clairemcgrath@stjohn.brighton-hove.sch.uk to make an appointment or to obtain an application pack.
Closing date: Friday 11th September 2026
Interview date: Monday 21st September 2026
Telephone: (01273) 607924
Website: www.stjohn.brighton-hove.sch.uk
Additional Information
- Please ensure you apply with the 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).
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.
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