Safeguarding Officer

Teaching Vacancies; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

The role requires strong safeguarding knowledge, excellent communication, and a commitment to achieving positive outcomes for young people within a school setting.

Qualifications

• Passion for safeguarding and protecting children's welfare.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and experience in coordinating support for vulnerable students.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with staff, families and external agencies.
• Commitment to achieving the best outcomes for young people.

Responsibilities

• Act as a primary point of contact for safeguarding concerns for staff and students.
• Support the Designated Safeguarding Lead in safeguarding and child protection practices across the academy.
• Manage referrals to external agencies and attend multi-agency meetings, including Child Protection Conferences and review meetings.
• Maintain accurate, confidential safeguarding records.
• Collaborate with families, school staff and partner agencies to secure positive outcomes for vulnerable children and young people.
• Provide guidance and support to staff on safeguarding and child protection matters.
• Support pupils experiencing emotional wellbeing challenges, including low mood and anxiety.
• Contribute to safeguarding training, policy development and the safeguarding culture across the academy.

Job description

Cannington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2NB

Pay:

Meets national minimum wage

Contract Type:

Contract

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

09/11/2026

About this job

What skills and experience we're looking for About The Role Are you passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children and young people?

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Safeguarding Officer to play a key role in promoting the safety, welfare and wellbeing of all students at Brymore Academy.

Working closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), you will be a trusted point of contact for safeguarding concerns, helping to ensure that vulnerable children receive the support and protection they need.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone with strong safeguarding knowledge, excellent communication skills and a commitment to achieving the very best outcomes for young people.

You will work collaboratively with staff, families and external agencies to coordinate support, manage safeguarding records and contribute to creating a safe and inclusive learning environment for every student.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a primary point of contact for staff and students regarding safeguarding concerns.
• Support the Designated Safeguarding Lead in leading safeguarding and child protection practices across the academy.
• Manage referrals to external agencies and attend multi-agency meetings, including Child Protection Conferences and review meetings.
• Maintain accurate, confidential and up-to-date safeguarding and child protection records.
• Work closely with families, school staff and partner agencies to secure positive outcomes for vulnerable children and young people.
• Provide guidance and support to staff on safeguarding and child protection matters.
• Support pupils experiencing emotional wellbeing challenges, including low mood and anxiety.
• Contribute to safeguarding training, policy development and the promotion of a strong safeguarding culture throughout the academy.

What the school offers its staff What We Offer

In addition to salary, we offer:

• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of over 19%
• Employee Reward Scheme, including high street discounts and access to a staff wellbeing centre
• The opportunity to work in a unique and highly regarded day and boarding academy.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to on-site gym facilities at selected locations Commitment to safeguarding Brymore Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and therefore this post requires a criminal background check via the disclosure procedure.

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