Welfare and Thrive Administrator

Job Overview Godmanchester Community Academy is seeking a compassionate, organised and highly motivated Welfare & Thrive Administrator to join our dedicated team. This new and exciting role blends pastoral support, safeguarding, attendance monitoring and administrative duties to ensure that every child in our school feels safe, supported and ready to learn. Location: Godmanchester Community Academy, Park Lane, Godmanchester, Huntingdon, PE29 2AGStart date: January 2026 (subject to pre‑employment checks)Contract type: Permanent, 30 hours per week, Monday – Friday 08:45 am – 15:15 pm, with a 30‑minute unpaid break, 39 weeks per year (term time + 5 inset days).Salary: Level 4, Point 12 – 15, namely £22,641 – £23,770 (FTE £28,598 – £30,024).Posting date: Monday 1 Dec 2025Closing date: Midday Friday 12 Dec 2025 (we reserve the right to close this advert subject to receipt of suitable applicants). Role Responsibilities As a central member of our pastoral and safeguarding team, you will be a trusted adult for pupils, offering welfare check‑ins, emotional support and early intervention for those experiencing difficulties with attendance, wellbeing or engagement. You will also be the first point of contact for parents and carers who have concerns about their child's welfare, offering guidance, reassurance and signposting to external services. The successful candidate will act as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) and Mental Health First Aider (training offered), working closely with our Senior Leadership Team, Attendance Officer and external agencies to ensure timely support for children and families. You will help lead Early Help processes, contribute to multi‑agency meetings and support the development of attendance plans for pupils who require additional encouragement or structure. Alongside the pastoral elements of the role, you will support our school office with key administration tasks, helping maintain accurate records, assist with daily communication and contribute to the smooth running of the school day. Qualifications Has experience working with children, families or safeguarding teams Builds warm, respectful and trusting relationships Is calm, organised and able to respond flexibly in a fast‑paced environment Understands safeguarding procedures and the importance of confidentiality Approaches all tasks with kindness, professionalism and a commitment to children's welfare Benefits A welcoming, supportive staff team A role where no two days are the same Training and development in safeguarding, mental health and attendance processes The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children and families 23-30 days annual leave increasing with years of service (support staff only) Nationally agreed pay award Free use of HBK Leisure facilities including gym, swimming pool, fitness classes Generous employee pension contribution scheme and death in service benefit (LGPS) CPD access and support Employee assistance package offering counselling & advice on a range of matters including financial, health, workplace, family Access to staff discounts from local suppliers Automatic service‑linked salary increases within pay grade (contracted teaching and support staff) Eligibility for Blue Light Card & Costco Individual Membership Apply & Visit We encourage and warmly invite potential candidates to visit the school for a pre‑application tour with our Headteacher. To arrange a visit, please contact the school office on 01480 375115. Enquiries and applications to: Recruitment@acesmat.uk (CV's will not be accepted). Interview: Week beginning Monday 15 Dec 2025. Equal Opportunity ACES Academies Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit. ACES Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share that commitment. The appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and references. As an employer we do not hold a Sponsorship licence so are unable to support overseas applicants to obtain permission to work in the UK. If you have a disability that you wish us to take into account during the application process or require adjustments to be made, please contact us directly. #J-18808-Ljbffr