Welfare Officer and Student Receptionist

We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Welfare Officer and Student Receptionist to join our administration team. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful difference to students’ wellbeing and daily school experience, while working as part of a dedicated and supportive team. The successful candidate will play a key role in providing high-quality pastoral care and front-of-house support to students, staff, and visitors. If you are passionate about supporting young people and thrive in a collaborative school environment, we would be delighted to hear from you. Dormers Wells High School is an 11-18 mixed, multi-cultural academy within the Dormers Wells Learning Trust. “There is a thriving sense of community at this school… Leaders place inclusion at the heart of their work. This ensures that pupils who may face barriers to learning flourish…The school raises aspirations for pupils and their families.” (Ofsted 2026). At the heart of everything we do at Dormers Wells High School are our students. Our curriculum is student-centred and we aim for their education to be inspiring, stimulating and challenging. “Leaders have established a broad, ambitious and imaginative curriculum that is designed carefully to meet the needs of all pupils and prepare them well for their adult lives… All staff embrace the school’s aim to improve the life chances of every pupil, including those who may face barriers to learning.” (Ofsted 2026) We hold ambitious expectations for every student’s success, and our core values; determination, wisdom, honesty, and service, shape everything we do. “Leaders, trustees and governors share a common, ambitious vision for the school and its future.” (Ofsted 2026) The successful candidate will: · Be able to communicate effectively and accurately both orally and in writing to children, parents / carers and other external agencies · Be welcoming and professional · Be flexible and hardworking and able to work under pressure · Be able to