At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students and families to ensure regular attendance and maximise educational benefits.
- Company: Join a rapidly expanding academy transforming education in North East Lincolnshire.
- Benefits: Exciting career prospects, ongoing professional development, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Outstanding facilities and a friendly atmosphere await you!
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while working in a high-performing academy.
- Qualifications: Experience in education welfare or related fields is preferred.
The predicted salary is between 27450 - 33550 £ per year.
John Whitgift Academy are looking to appoint an Education Welfare Officer to join our academy in October 2026 on a full time, permanent basis. Do you want to work for a Trust that is transforming educational outcomes for students in some of the most deprived areas in the North of England? If so, this could be the role for you.
Your new role
As an Education Welfare Officer (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.
Your new school
How would you like to join a rapidly expanding academy which is heading towards outstanding? Our student numbers are increasing year by year and we are the highest performing academy in North East Lincolnshire and are in the top 4% of the most improved academies in the country. As an academy we are continually building on our strengths and are proud to have the highest of expectations. We currently have over 900 students on role aged 11 - 16. Our academy is situated close to the A180 making it ideal for commuting. Despite being one of the most rapidly growing academies in North East Lincolnshire, due, primarily to our success and outcomes over recent years, relationships between students and staff are excellent and we have maintained a small school friendly atmosphere. Behaviour in our academy is very good with a relentless focus upon learning and aspiration. In addition, we are fortunate to have some outstanding facilities that help to further enhance the quality of teaching and learning, such as an Engineering block, 2 full size swimming pools and a 207-seater cinema.
Why join us?
Staff across the trust are talented and enthusiastic, and all contribute to the trust’s success story. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a high-performing multi academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.
CPD
At Delta Academies Trust, we’re committed to your ongoing development and supporting your ambitions, this includes our internal leadership development programmes - Leadership Pathways.
In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education, 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.
Education Welfare Officer in Grimsby employer: John Whitgift Academy
John Whitgift Academy is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its staff while fostering a supportive and inclusive work culture. Located in Grimsby, Lincolnshire, the academy offers flexible part-time hours, competitive pay, and opportunities for professional development, making it an ideal environment for those passionate about education and student success.
