Student Wellbeing & Safeguarding Lead

The Gorse Academies Trust; Leeds; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Membership of a pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme (£2k)

Job summary

The Ruth Gorse Academy is seeking to appoint a dedicated Inclusion & Safeguarding Officer to join our Inclusion Team. This role focuses on ensuring students are safe, supported and able to achieve their full potential, reporting to the Inclusion and Safeguarding Leader.

You will support day-to-day safeguarding operations, provide intervention and pastoral support, and work closely with staff, families and external services to secure positive outcomes for young people.

Qualifications

• Relevant Level 3 qualification (or willingness to work towards one).
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of EHCP and SEMH processes.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day operation of safeguarding and inclusion systems, providing effective intervention and pastoral support to students.
• Mentor and support students to remove barriers and promote welfare.
• Collaborate with families, staff and external agencies to secure positive outcomes for young people.
• Assist in managing safeguarding concerns and contributing to a culture of high expectations and care.

Skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Pastoral support

Mentoring

Education

Level 3 qualification

Job description

The Ruth Gorse Academy is seeking to appoint a dedicated Inclusion & Safeguarding Officer to join our Inclusion Team. This role focuses on ensuring students are safe, supported and able to achieve their full potential, reporting to the Inclusion and Safeguarding Leader.

You will support day-to-day safeguarding operations, provide intervention and pastoral support, and work closely with staff, families and external services to secure positive outcomes for young people.