Safeguarding and Student Wellbeing Officer

The Methodist Church in Britain; North Berwick; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working opportunities

Pension scheme

Free flu vaccine

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Cowley International College is seeking a temporary Safeguarding and Student Wellbeing Officer to cover maternity leave. The role centres on keeping pupils and staff safe and supported, requiring discretion and confidentiality, with an Enhanced DBS check as a prerequisite.

The successful candidate will work within a team, build relationships with children and adults, and contribute to the college's safeguarding ethos through calm, organised, and proactive practice.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build positive relationships with children and adults.
• Discretion and confidentiality at all times.
• Highly organised and motivated with the ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Help keep the school a safe and supportive environment for all.
• Build positive relationships with children and adults.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Calm under pressure

Discretion

Organisational skills

Job description

A temporary post covering maternity leave for the Safeguarding and Student Wellbeing Officer at Cowley International College. The role centres on keeping the school safe and supportive for pupils and staff, working within a team and building relationships with children and adults. The post calls for a discreet, calm and organised person who can handle pressure and keep information confidential. An enhanced DBS check is required.

What the job involves

• Helping to keep the school a safe and supportive environment for all
• Building positive relationships with children and adults
• Working collaboratively as part of a team

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Building positive relationships with children and adults
• Remaining calm under pressure
• Discretion and confidentiality at all times
• Highly organised and motivated

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check

Other

• Enthusiasm, flexibility and commitment to the college's values, vision and ethos
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a team

What’s offered

• Flexible working opportunities
• TLC sessions for personal development
• Access to formal qualifications such as NPQs and apprenticeships
• Teachers' Pension or Local Government Pension Scheme with recognised continuous service
• Free flu vaccine
• Staff Golden Ticket leave of absence scheme
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including free counselling
• Cycle to Work scheme