Safeguarding/Pastoral Officer

WMJobs; Worcester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Worcester is seeking a Safeguarding/Pastoral Officer to work as part of a team supporting students. This role involves acting as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead to ensure students feel safe and supported. The successful candidate must possess good communication skills and a commitment to equal opportunities. Training and professional development opportunities will be provided. Applications close on 13th April 2026, with interviews the following week.

Qualifications

• Good levels of literacy and numeracy are essential.
• Experience working with Secondary School students is preferred.
• Knowledge of safeguarding practices is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support students as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Manage active cases with multi-agency approaches.
• Ensure students are safe and supported for learning.

Skills

Dynamic thinking

Multi-tasking

Confident communication

Commitment to equal opportunities

Job description

Bishop Perowne Church of England College

Required From ASAP

Safeguarding/Pastoral Officer

• Salary Scale 6 (18-22)
• Permanent / Full Time (37 hours per week – 39 weeks per year – Term Time Only)
• Term Time plus one week to cover Teaching Education Days

We are seeking a Safeguarding/Pastoral Officer to be a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) in order to support our students further. The successful candidate will work as part of a team of Safeguarding/Pastoral Officers within our larger Pastoral Team and will be responsible to the Senior DDSL and Deputy Headteacher/Lead DSL.

The candidate will be dynamic, able to think on their feet, proactive, skilled at multi‑tasking and a confident communicator. You will have the drive to ensure that every student at Bishop Perowne is safe and supported to reach their full potential by identifying and removing any barriers to learning. Some of our students find the daily challenges of school more difficult than others and we are looking for a colleague who has the skills, ideas and strategies to support them. Part of the role will require the successful candidate to run and manage active cases where the child/family are open to a multi‑agency approach or plan e.g. CiC, CP, CiN or Early Help Plan. Knowledge and experience of this type of working is preferred but not essential.

Ongoing training and professional development is given.

Previous experience of working with Secondary School students or within a safeguarding context is preferred but not necessary, as the right candidate for our students is paramount. Good levels of literacy and numeracy are essential, together with a commitment to equal opportunities, flexibility, discretion and a willingness to support our students.

Applications

An application form can be obtained from Mrs K J Wigley, the Headteacher’s P.A. at the above address or via telephoning 01905 746804. Informal contact with the College is welcomed. Applications must be made via an Application Form available from the College, together with a covering letter.

Closing date for receiving applications: 9.00am, Monday 13th April 2026

Interviews: week commencing 13th April 2026

Commitment to Safeguarding

Bishop Perowne 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.

Checks and Background

• 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 inform us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.