Job Introduction
PUPIL WELFARE LEAD
An excellent opportunity for a person who has experience of working with families and young people, as well as of managing safeguarding, wishing to develop or enhance expertise in working with children with SEND in a special school setting. You will get to work alongside an outstanding team committed to educating, motivating and celebrating people with special educational needs and disabilities.
KEY INFORMATION | |
VACANCY | From January 2027 or following a required notice period |
CONTRACT | Full Time; Permanent |
SALARY | OCC Grade 12 (37hrs per week) 40 weeks per year: term time + 2 Actual Salary £42,799.14 - £45,711.97 |
LOCATION | Banbury, North Oxfordshire |
CLOSING DATE | Friday 20th November 2026 (09:00 am) |
SHORTLISTING | Monday 23rd November 2026 |
INTERVIEWS | Monday 30th November 2026 |
For further information, please see the job information sheet, which can be found on the school’s website: http://www.frankwise.oxon.sch.uk/school/vacancies/
We would strongly encourage you to visit the school in advance of application. Please call the school office on 01295 263520 and speak to Anita, or email at office@frankwise.oxon.sch.uk in order to arrange this.
Frank Wise School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the best interests of our students. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In line with the KCSIE guidance, we will be conducting an online search for all shortlisted candidates. All posts within the school are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and appointments are made subject to enhanced DBS and barred list checks. A minimum of two references will be sought and there will be a 6 month probationary period.
EMPLOYER INFORMATION | |
HEADTEACHERS | Heidi Dennison and Simon Knight |
SCHOOL ADDRESS | Frank Wise School, Hornbeam Close, Banbury, OX16 9RL |
SCHOOL WEBSITE | |
CONTACT DETAILS | Phone: 01295 263520 Email: office@frankwise.oxon.sch.uk |
SCHOOL TYPE | Special School |
FUNDING STATUS | State Maintained |
GENDER | Mixed |
AGE RANGE | 2 - 19 years |
DENOMINATION | Non-denominational |
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
