Key Role Information

Salary
£23,213.00
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
17/07/2026 09:00
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
National NJC | SCP8
Department
Ed Support
Key stage
Key Stage 4
Hours per week
37.00
Weeks per year
39.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Durrington High School is part of Durrington Multi Academy Trust (DMAT) and is a large and oversubscribed school with 1600+ students on roll in years 7 to 11. 


We have a strong and driven SLT and place a great deal of emphasis on recruiting and retaining excellent staff. Our staff are a quite brilliant team and we invest in their CPD to benefit our students and them as individuals. 


We are both relentless in our pursuit of excellence and immensely proud of our staff and students. 


The successful person may already be working in a school and want a change or role or could be an individual with the passion and desire to make a real difference to the lives of young people.  


This key role in school supports the excellent work of the pastoral & safeguarding teams in ensuring that all students are safe, well and cared for. As our named school Student Welfare Officer the the successful candidate will be required to:


  1. Be responsible for safeguarding and prioritising the welfare of children
  2. Lead on the school medical room provision ensuring a high quality and efficient support service is given to students who have pre-existing medical conditions and those who are ill during the school day.
  3. Deliver an outstanding service in interaction with a wide range of stakeholders including students, parents/carers and staff.  
  4. Be responsible for performing a variety of appropriate first aid treatments in response to first aid needs that are presenting
  5. Lead on the creation, reviewing, updating and consistent delivery of student specific medical plans. 
  6. Maintain accurate records, collate, review and share data with relevant parties so as to garner their support with individual students and patterns of need.
  7. Be able to implement and uphold school rules, policies and ethos; being an excellent role model for students


Qualifications

5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalentdesirable

Skills

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

Comfortable working under pressure and able to prioritise tasks and work to deadline

Personal Attributes

Organisation and Time Management
Highly organised, with excellent accuracy and strong attention to detail

Durrington Multi Academy Trust

Laura Adams

ladams@durring.com

Durrington High
The Boulevard
Worthing
West Sussex
BN13 1JX

Safeguarding Information

Safeguarding – Our Commitment

Keeping children safe is at the heart of everything we do. As part of our recruitment process, we take steps to make sure everyone who joins us shares this commitment.

What this means for you:

  • All roles in our schools involve a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.
  • If you’re successful, you’ll need to complete some pre-employment checks, such as an enhanced DBS check and verifying your right to work in the UK. We’ll explain these clearly and guide you through the process.
  • During the interview, we may ask questions about your understanding of safeguarding. This isn’t a test—it’s about making sure we all share the same values and priorities.

Why do we do this?

Because every child deserves to feel safe, supported, and able to thrive. These checks and conversations help us create a secure and welcoming environment for everyone.

If you have any questions about safeguarding or the checks we carry out, please let us know—we’re happy to help.