At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students and families to ensure regular attendance and maximise educational benefits.
- Company: Join Scalby Academy, a thriving community school in beautiful Scarborough.
- Benefits: Enjoy 35+ days holiday, professional development, and a focus on wellbeing.
- Other info: Be part of a passionate team dedicated to transforming educational outcomes.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while growing your career in education.
- Qualifications: Experience in education or welfare support is preferred.
The predicted salary is between 26019 - 31801 £ per year.
Scalby Academy are looking to appoint an Education Welfare Officer to join our academy in September 2026 on a permanent, full time 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.
Hours: 37 hours per week / Term Time only plus 10 days (40 weeks)
Please see the attached job description on our website for the essential criteria and more information on the role. If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience required for this position, then we would very much like to hear from you.
About us
Scalby Academy is a successful and popular 11-16 community school based in picturesque seaside town of Scarborough on the North Yorkshire Coast. We currently have approximately 1000 students on roll. In recent years we have become the school of choice in our local community. Our P8 score in 2024 placed us in the top 14% of schools nationally again. Our students are diverse, exciting and talented - and the same is true of our staff. We put huge emphasis on professional development, most of it in-house, and are proud of the highly effective teaching, which characterises our school. We are also noted for our ‘can do’ attitude. We are keen, always, to encourage new and/or young staff to make their mark as soon as they are ready. A consistently ‘Good’ school in every area as judged by Ofsted in 2012, 2019 and most recently in 2024. We are constantly looking at ways to improve our learning offer and are very ambitious improving the school further. Our aim is to provide a ‘Great’ education for the young people of our beautiful coastal community.
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.
Employee Benefits
As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on your Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing.
Holiday Entitlement: minimum 35 days (subject to pro rata if working part-time and dependent upon salary and continuous service) including statutory Bank Holidays.
Visits to the academy would be warmly welcomed by appointment. Please contact the school on 01723 628607.
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 Scarborough employer: Scalby Academy
Scalby Academy is an exceptional employer that fosters a supportive and inclusive work culture, dedicated to the growth and development of its staff. With a strong emphasis on professional development and mentoring, employees are encouraged to enhance their skills while making a meaningful impact on young learners' lives. Located in a vibrant community, Scalby Academy offers a rewarding environment where educators can thrive and contribute to shaping the future.
