Student Welfare Officer & Deputy DSL — Safeguarding Lead

The Laurel Academy; Mexborough; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement: minimum 37 days

Disability Confident employer – guest/

Wellbeing support

Job summary

The Laurel Academy in Mexborough is seeking a Student Welfare Officer and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) for a December 2026 start. This permanent, full-time role sits within a supportive trust focused on improving outcomes for students in the North of England.

You will work closely with families, carers and external agencies to ensure all students, especially the most disadvantaged, have full access to education and can participate fully in school life.

Qualifications

• Please see attached job description for essential criteria.

Responsibilities

• Tackle underachievement by partnering with families, parents/carers, students and external agencies to enable disadvantaged learners to access opportunities.
• Support the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) in the academy in your role as Deputy DSL.
• Engage with the school community to empower families to overcome barriers to learning.

Job description

The Laurel Academy in Mexborough is seeking a Student Welfare Officer and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) for a December 2026 start. This permanent, full-time role sits within a supportive trust focused on improving outcomes for students in the North of England.

You will work closely with families, carers and external agencies to ensure all students, especially the most disadvantaged, have full access to education and can participate fully in school life.