Clitheroe Royal Grammar School, Chatburn Road, Clitheroe, BB7 2BA (1504 on roll)
Tel: 01200 423118
School website: www.crgs.org.uk
Thank you for your interest in the post of Welfare Assistant at our school.
A Welfare Assistant is required to ensure the supervision, safety and welfare of students during the mid-day break in the dining areas, classrooms, outside grounds and circulation areas. As a valued member of our lunchtime supervision team, you will receive training, on-going support, a competitive salary and membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Your Application: If, after reading the accompanying background information, you feel that this is the post for you, we would ask you to submit a focused application including the following:
Letter of Application: This should be no more than 2 sides of A4 and should cover your experience and the skills and knowledge you have, to be considered for the position.
Application Form: This will be photocopied so we would ask you to write clearly using black ink. Please note that it is not necessary to include a Curriculum Vitae (unless it contains information not included elsewhere in your application).
Clitheroe Royal Grammar School is a close‑knit, friendly and supportive community, and a truly rewarding place to work. If you share our values and believe you have the skills and qualities we are looking for, we warmly encourage you to apply. Application packs can be downloaded from our website: http://www.crgs.org.uk/about-us/vacancies/ Completed application forms can be submitted by email to: [email protected] accompanied by a supporting letter of no more than 2 sides of A4. In the letter you should indicate the reasons for your interest in the post, together with a brief outline of how your previous training and/or experience has prepared you for this position. Please note that whilst CVs can be submitted as additional information, they will not be accepted as an application on their own.
If you have any queries or would like an informal, confidential discussion, please do not hesitate to contact [email protected]. If you apply and have not heard from us within 4 weeks, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. If this is the case, I would like to thank you for your interest and application.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 22nd June 2026, interviews are expected to take place week commencing 22nd June 2026.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Therefore, we encourage interested candidates to submit their applications as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.
