Engagement and Welfare Officer

Job title and organisation: Engagement and Welfare Officer - GORSE Academies Trust

Salary: C1 (SCP 12-17) £28,598 - £31,022 Actual Salary £17,390 - £18,864

Hours: 22.5 per week (All Year Round)

Contract: Permanent

Location: GORSE SCITT

Closing Date: Wednesday 11 February 2026

Start date: to be agreed with the successful candidate.

Working pattern: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday

GORSE SCITT is seeking to recruit an inspirational colleague to the role of Attendance and Welfare Officer. This role is of great importance to our work – the successful applicant will be expected to work directly with the Administration Office Manager, Administration Systems Manager, and leaders of GORSE SCITT, monitoring and supporting the attendance and welfare of the GORSE SCITT trainee teachers.

To lead on the administration of trainee engagement and enhancements throughout the academic year, ensuring a successful trainee journey from initial contact to graduation. To provide administrative support to the Administration Office Manager, Administration Systems Manager, and Senior Leadership Team.

• English and Mathematics at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent) GCSE level.
• Flexible approach and ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a busy team.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:

• Membership to a local government pension scheme.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.
• £2k Cycle to work scheme.

Over the past ten years, GORSE SCITT has trained over 2000 trainee teachers across all subjects and in both Primary and Secondary phases. It is one of the largest teacher training centres in the country. In 2023 GORSE SCITT was once again recognised as an Outstanding provider by Ofsted, supplying the life-blood of teachers within schools across our region. Our training programme ensures that our trainees are exceptionally well-prepared for successful careers in teaching, making an impact on young people’s lives for the better, particularly for those whose lives are characterised by privation.

We train around 200 trainee teachers each year from EYFS through to Post-16.

If you’re as excited about this opportunity as we are, a Job Description/Person Specification and application form is available to download from the GORSE Academies Trust website (), by email to r

Please note if you submit an electronic application, we will not require a hard copy.
CVs are not accepted.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 11 February 2026

Interviews will take place: To be confirmed.

We will consider any reasonable adjustments under the terms of the Equality Act (2010), to enable an applicant with a disability (as defined under the Act) to meet the requirements of the post.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check.

We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.

Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

Please note that, as a sponsor licence holder, we only provide sponsorship for teacher vacancies.

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.