Student Safety Officer

-; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant sixth form college in Edinburgh is seeking a Student Safety Officer to provide a reassuring security presence across its campus. The position allows for full or part-time hours during term time, focusing on monitoring student behaviour and ensuring safety. Ideal candidates should be physically fit and possess empathy for young people. The college boasts a supportive culture with various staff initiatives, ensuring a friendly and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Special leave for various occasions

Support from the Hub

Inclusive staff culture

Lunch provided at meetings

Regular staff activities

Qualifications

• Empathy with the needs and interests of young people.
• Ability to be physically fit to patrol outdoors in all weathers.
• Confidence to assert authority when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Patrol the college grounds and buildings.
• Provide a visible and reassuring security presence.
• Monitor student behaviour and be alert to problems.

Skills

Empathy with young people

Physical fitness

Assertiveness

Job description

Student Safety Officer

We are seeking a Student Safety Officer on a full or part time contract during term time.

Details for this post

• Reference (please quote): 20/26
• Salary: £24,759-£25,159 FTE Actual Salary - £22,061 - £22,418
• Hours: Full Time or Part Time 8:45 - 17:15 (38 weeks per year)
• Contract: Permanent
• Start Date: TBC
• Interview Date: 17th December 2025
• Closing Date: Tuesday 9 December 2025 08:00

Peter Symonds is a vibrant sixth form college in Winchester which is proud to be rated by Ofsted as 'outstanding' in every respect. We have a large team of committed and talented staff who are at the heart of the success of the College.

We seek to recruit someone on a full or part time term contract who will work as a Security Officer (known as the Student Safety Officer) patrolling the College grounds and buildings to provide a visible and reassuring security presence, monitoring student behaviour and being alert to any problems. Physically fit to be outside and on your feet in all weathers, you will have an empathy with the needs and interests of young people, with the confidence to assert your authority when necessary. Previous experience in security work is not essential.

Can you kindly specify in your application your preference for full time or part time employment.

Our staff are at the heart of what we do at the College, we are proudly anti-racist and our motto is 'Counting in ones' which applies to staff as well as the students. We offer special leave for various special occasions, support from the Hub, staff-run groups, staff choir, Monday night football, regular staff forums, an inclusive, supportive and kind culture, no expectations to answer emails out of hours (with an automated message to alert the sender), lunch provided at all lunchtime meetings, '5 days of Christmas' treats, end of term meals and activities and bike and computer loans to name but a few of our initiatives.

More details and information on how to apply are available on our . If you require further assistance please phone the Personnel Department on 01962 857557 or email quoting the reference number.

We are dedicated to safeguarding the students in our care. To that end, a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced disclosure will be required in the event of an individual being offered a position within our College. Our staff undertake regular safeguarding and Prevent training and are subject to ongoing safeguarding scrutiny.

How To Apply

Please download and complete the application form (two parts). Once complete, please email it to quoting the job title and reference number in your email. If you require an acknowledgement please also request that in your email.

If you require any assistance or further information, please email us on the address above or telephone Personnel on 01962 857557.

Due to the number of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to all applicants personally. If you have not heard from us by the interview date you should assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. However, we would be very pleased to hear from you again in respect of future vacancies. Thank you for your interest in working at Peter Symonds College.