Safeguarding and Pastoral Officer

Embrace Multi Academy Trust; Enderby; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Job summary

Brockington College, part of Embrace Multi Academy Trust, is seeking a Safeguarding and Pastoral Officer to support welfare, safeguarding and personal development of students. Working with the Designated Safeguarding Lead, you will deliver pastoral interventions and help ensure every student feels safe and able to achieve their potential.

The role requires empathy, resilience and professionalism, with strong communication and record-keeping skills.

Qualifications

• Experience safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people.
• Experience working with vulnerable students and supporting positive outcomes.
• Excellent communication, record-keeping and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Designated Safeguarding Lead identifying and responding to safeguarding concerns.
• Maintain accurate, confidential safeguarding and wellbeing records.
• Provide pastoral, behavioural or emotional support to students as needed.
• Attend safeguarding meetings and liaise with families and external agencies.

Skills

Safeguarding

Pastoral support

Communication

Record-keeping

Job description

**Job Title:** Safeguarding and Pastoral Officer**Start Date:** As soon as possible**Salary:** Grade 10 – FTE £36,621 - £40,458 (Actual salary £31,334 - £34, 617)**Contract:** Permanent**Hours:** 37 hours per week, 39 weeks paAre you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? Brockington College is a successful and inclusive 11-16 Church of England academy, part of Embrace Multi Academy Trust, where every student is known, valued and supported to flourish.We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Safeguarding and Pastoral Officer to join our team and play a key role in supporting the welfare, safeguarding and personal development of our students. Working closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead, pastoral teams, families and external agencies, you will provide effective safeguarding support, deliver pastoral interventions and help ensure that every student feels safe, supported and able to achieve their full potential.**About the Role:**This is an exciting opportunity for someone who:* Is passionate about safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people* Has experience of working with vulnerable students and supporting positive outcomes* Builds strong relationships with students, families, staff and external agencies* Demonstrates empathy, resilience and professionalism when dealing with sensitive situations* Has excellent communication, record-keeping and organisational skills* Can work independently, exercise sound judgement and manage a varied caseload* Understands safeguarding legislation, child protection procedures and statutory guidance* Is committed to removing barriers to learning and improving attendance, wellbeing and engagement* Values inclusion, respect and belonging, ensuring every student feels safe and supported* Is flexible, proactive and able to respond effectively to emerging safeguarding concerns**What Success Looks Like:*** Support the Designated Safeguarding Lead in identifying, monitoring and responding to safeguarding concerns* Maintain accurate, timely and confidential safeguarding and wellbeing records* Work directly with students requiring pastoral, behavioural or emotional support* Build effective partnerships with parents, carers and external agencies to secure positive outcomes* Monitor student wellbeing, attendance and engagement, implementing appropriate interventions where required* Attend safeguarding, child protection and multi-agency meetings as required* Support students during periods of challenge, helping them overcome barriers to learning and achievement* Ensure safeguarding concerns are reported, recorded and followed up in line with school procedures* Contribute to the development of a safe, inclusive and supportive school environment* Promote positive behaviour, resilience and student wellbeing across the school community* Support the implementation of safeguarding, child protection and pastoral policies* Provide targeted support for our most vulnerable students, identifying and addressing barriers to learning* Contribute positively to the wider life of the school and its culture of inclusion, respect and belonging**About Brockington:**Brockington College is a successful and popular 11-16 Church of England school, and is proud to be part of Embrace Multi Academy Trust. We serve approximately 1,200 students from the local area as well as a wider catchment. Strong relationships with students, families, staff and the wider community are central to school life.Our vision, “learning to live life to the full”, underpins all that we do. Our Christian values of compassion, forgiveness, justice, koinonia, learning, perseverance, respect and wisdom shape a caring, inclusive and values-led culture in which every student is known, supported and challenged to achieve their best academically, personally and spiritually.We offer a broad, balanced, ambitious curriculum, complemented by extensive pastoral and academic support and a rich programme of enrichment, clubs, trips and wider opportunities. Our modern, well-resourced facilities help create a calm and purposeful environment where students can develop their confidence, interests and talents.Brockington is a school where relationships matter and where staff work collaboratively, supported by professional trust, teamwork and development. Together, we are ambitious for every young person and united by a commitment to helping students flourish and play a full and active role in society.**Help Children Flourish:**At Embrace Multi Academy Trust, our mission is simple: to ensure every child flourishes and experiences life in all its fullness. We believe exceptional people create exceptional opportunities for children. Whether you are an experienced professional or looking to take the next step in your career, this is an opportunity to make a genuine difference within a thriving and supportive organisation. Inspired by our values of respect, wisdom, integrity, collaboration, compassion and inclusivity, we work together to ensure every child receives the best possible education.**Why Join Embrace?**When you join Embrace Multi Academy Trust, you become part of a family of schools working together to ensure pupils and colleagues flourish. We are committed to supporting our people through every stage of their career.Professional Growth• Extensive CPD opportunities• Apprenticeship opportunities• Access to National College resources• Leadership development pathways• Opportunities to collaborate across ten schoolsWellbeing and Benefits • Employee Assistance Programme• Flexible working opportunities where possible• Cycle to Work Scheme• Wider Wallet discounts and Wider Tech and Furniture Scheme• Health and wellbeing support services• Occupational sick pay schemes**A WORKFORCE WHERE EVERYONE BELONGS**At Embrace Multi Academy Trust, we believe diversity strengthens our organisation and enriches the experiences of the children and communities we serve.We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, ethnicities, faiths, genders, sexual orientations, disabilities and life experiences.Because some roles and parts of our workforce are currently underrepresented, we particularly welcome applications from:• Men applying for classroom support and administration roles• People from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority communities**We Value Potential:**You may not meet every single criterion in the person specification, but if you believe you have the skills, values, experience or potential to succeed in this role, we encourage you to apply.**INTERESTED?****Closing Date:** Monday 2 November 2026 at 9.00am**Interviews:** It is anticipated that interviews will take place during the week commencing 9 November 2026.Applications will only be accepted on the Trust application form. CVs will not be accepted. References will be obtained prior to interview.We believe that all individuals are of equal value and we are committed to equal opportunities for all, ensuring equality of opportunity in line with the Equality Act 2010.### AttachmentsPrivacy Notice - Job ApplicantRecruitment of Ex Offenders 2025Safeguarding & Child Protection PolicyStaff Code of Conduct & Staff HandbookSafeguarding and Pastoral Officer JD and PSSafeguarding and Pastoral Officer Application Booklet October 2026### Safeguarding Statement:Embrace Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our commitment to safeguarding, enhanced DBS checks and barred list checks will be undertaken for all successful applicants prior to appointment and all shortlisted applicants will be subject to online searches as part of due diligence checks. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.Additionally, applicants are to be aware that an overseas criminal record check, or certificate of good behaviour, will be required before appointment, from candidates who have lived overseas for a period of 3 months (including aggregated time) over the age of 16 in the previous 10 years.