Education Welfare Officer

Permanent Full-time

Cognita and Alleyn's Schools Group Partnership: Cognita has formed a partnership with the Alleyn's Schools Group to establish two leading independent day schools in north London. This pioneering collaboration brings together one of the world's most influential education groups, Cognita, which educates over 100,000 students across 21 countries, and Alleyn's, south London's finest co educational day school and Co educational School of the Year 2025.

As part of this partnership, North Bridge House Regent's Park Prep and North Bridge House Hampstead are becoming Alleyn's schools. Alleyn's Regent's Park successfully transitioned this September, welcoming pupils aged 3-11. Alleyn's Hampstead will follow in September 2026, offering an exceptional education for pupils aged 2-18 and bringing the distinctive Alleyn's ethos of academic excellence, creativity, and care to north London.

The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Education Welfare Officer to join our fantastic team.

About the role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Education Welfare officer to support student wellbeing and pastoral care. You will be working closely with staff, students, families and external agencies to contribute to a supportive school environment. The role encompasses both proactive pastoral support and responsive intervention, ensuring that vulnerable students and their families receive appropriate guidance and resources. The EWO is instrumental in supporting "The Well" - which will be our dedicated student wellbeing and support centre - which provides a safe space for students to access help, guidance, and pastoral support. This includes supporting students with emotional wellbeing, managing complex family situations, liaising with external agencies, and ensuring safeguarding concerns are appropriately escalated and managed.

Who we are looking for

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills
• Commitment to working collaboratively with colleagues and external agencies
• Commitment to supporting vulnerable students and their families sensitively
• Enhanced DBS (or eligibility to obtain)
• Experience working with young people in an educational or pastoral setting
• Understanding of pastoral care approaches, delivery of pastoral support programmes/workshops, and support of student wellbeing
• Understanding of child safeguarding and child protection practices

Benefits at Cognita

• Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience
• Enrolment in our pension scheme
• Free lunch provided during Term Time
• School holidays and public holidays
• School fee discount
• Exclusive third party discounts
• Ongoing professional development

How to Apply

Complete this application before the closing date: Friday 22nd May 2026.

To view our full candidate pack, click here.

Cognita Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check. Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy is available on the school website. Details on Recruitment of Ex Offenders are included within the Application Guidance.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.

Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to closing date for the right applicant.