APPRENTICE SAFEGUARDING SUPPORT OFFICER, BARR’S HILL SCHOOL

Teaching Vacancies; Coventry; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Coventry is seeking an Apprentice Safeguarding Support Officer. This role involves supporting safeguarding services to promote student well-being within an 18-month apprenticeship program. Applicants from all educational backgrounds are welcome. This position offers competitive pay and extensive development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Extensive professional development opportunities

Pension Scheme

Flexible Working Arrangements

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and support safeguarding services.
• Ability to work alongside safeguarding professionals.
• Commitment to promoting student welfare.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of safeguarding services.
• Identify concerns and assess risks.
• Promote early intervention for students.

Skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

What skills and experience we’re looking for

Barr’s Hill School is an outstanding school that is committed to Building Brighter Futures for all of their students.

Every decision we make is about the young people we serve, their learning experience and their personal development. We are looking to expand our team of talented professionals who excel in their field to help us on the next phase of our exciting journey.

Opportunity

We are seeking to appoint an excellent Apprentice Safeguarding Support Officer to support the delivery of safeguarding services and help protect the health and well‑being of students and support the removal of barriers to learning. The role involves working alongside safeguarding professionals to identify concerns, assess risks, and promote early intervention.

If you are at the start of your career, looking to change career or gain hands‑on experience in a new sector, an apprenticeship could be the perfect fit. You will gain the support, knowledge and experiences needed to successfully complete an 18‑month Apprenticeship. We welcome applications from individuals from all educational backgrounds. Please see the Education and Qualifications section in the person specification for further information.

For full information about this opportunity please see our recruitment pack.

Please note that all applications must be received on The Futures Trust application form. We do not accept CVs.

Closing Date

Friday 21 November 2025

Interviews

tbc

Salary & Benefits

National Apprenticeship Wage

37 hours per week, 39 weeks per annum

Mon – Thu: 8.00 am – 4.00 pm / Fri: 8.00 am – 3.30 pm

Benefits – Enhancing Working Lives

• Competitive rates of pay
• Extensive professional development opportunities across the Trust
• Career pathways across the Trust
• Teacher / Local Authority Pension Scheme
• Online retail discount
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Family Friendly policies to support family & carer commitments
• Flexible Working Arrangements

www.thefuturestrust.org.uk/why-work-for-the-futures-trust

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.