Children's Welfare Officer

Grade: Grade 7 (SCP 25 29)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 30 Hours Per Week

Working Pattern: Term Time Part Time + 2 Weeks

Actual Salary: £26,542 - £29,096

Interview Date: w/c 8^th June 2026

The Governing Board of Marland Hill Community Primary School are seeking to appoint a Children’s Welfare Officer to support children and families across school. The successful candidate will ideally have experience of working with families, and the full range of child protection levels.

Marland Hill School is a popular, over-subscribed two form entry primary school situated in a PFI school. The school is a resource base for up to 16 hearing impaired pupils and a drop in centre for visually impaired pre-school children.

The Governors are keen to appoint an enthusiastic, flexible, well-motivated person to join our friendly, supportive and highly successful team.

Visits to school are encouraged and can be arranged by emailing dwalsh@marlandhill.rochdale.sch.uk

To apply for this position please download the application form and supporting documentation and send completed applications to dwalsh@marlandhill.rochdale.sch.uk by 11:59pm on Monday 1^st June 2026.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background check.

The ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post.

Applicants are advised that by applying for this position they are declaring that they are not subject to any immigration controls or restrictions that prohibit them undertaking work in the UK, and that they are able to provide proof of their Right to Work in the UK if they are invited to attend an interview.

The school will carry out an online search as part of their due-diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024.