Safeguarding and Student Wellbeing Officer

St Helens Council; St Helens; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working opportunities

Pension scheme

Free flu vaccine

Staff discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Cowley International College in St Helens is seeking a temporary Safeguarding and Student Wellbeing Officer to cover maternity leave. The successful candidate will be highly motivated, organised and capable of building positive relationships with children and adults, while remaining calm under pressure and maintaining confidentiality.

The role supports the college’s values, vision and ethos. The College emphasises staff wellbeing, flexible working where possible, access to development

Job description

Achieving the Highest Standards Together.

We wish to recruit a temporary Safeguarding and student wellbeing officer to cover maternity leave.

The successful candidate will be a highly motivated and organised individual who demonstrates high expectations of both themselves and others. They will enjoy working collaboratively as part of a team, whilst bringing innovation and creativity to the role. Candidates should have the skills, knowledge and commitment required to help ensure the school remains a safe and supportive environment for all. Excellent interpersonal skills are essential, together with the ability to build positive relationships with both children and adults. The ability to remain calm under pressure, exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality at all times is crucial. Above all, the successful candidate will be enthusiastic, flexible and committed to supporting the values, vision and ethos of the College.

Working at Cowley International College

Our staff are our most important asset and their well-being is of utmost importance to us. All our staff, at every stage of their careers, have access to expert support and training.

• Flexible working opportunities
• Supportive Leadership Team
• ‘TLC’ sessions investing in personal development for all colleagues
• Access to formal qualifications for career progression, e.g. NPQs, apprenticeships
• Teachers’ Pension/Local government pension schemes and recognised continuous service
• Free flu vaccine
• Discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers
• Staff ‘Golden Ticket’ leave of absence scheme
• Staff get together at the end of term
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme offering advice to you and your family around legal, financial, health as well as free counselling
• Cycle to Work scheme

At Cowley International College, we believe that happy, motivated staff create the best learning experience. That’s why we prioritize wellbeing, celebrate achievements, and foster a strong sense of belonging.

Come join us — where your passion for education meets a community that truly cares.

Cowley International College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

For more information regarding this role or to arrange a visit, please contact [e-mail]

Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive a sufficient number of applications and encourage you to apply early, to avoid disappointment.

Full Job Description & Person Specification Documents are included with this advert.

This is an Enhanced Disclosure post.

We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation. The Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within selection.