Welfare & Safeguarding Lead (School)

Teaching Vacancies; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford Gardens Primary School is looking for a dedicated Welfare Officer to support pupil wellbeing, safeguard vulnerable children and work closely with families. The role involves liaising with external professionals, coordinating attendance interventions and maintaining confidential records in line with statutory guidance.

You will engage in safeguarding training, contribute to CPD and collaborate with staff across our federation to ensure consistent support for pupils returning from absence

Qualifications

• Demonstrate experience and skills to perform the role.
• KCSIE training and ongoing updating as needed.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection guidance.
• Ability to use school information systems (SIMS/SAM) to generate reports.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils' wellbeing and safeguarding throughout the school day.
• Liaise with families, carers and external professionals to address attendance and welfare concerns.
• Lead and contribute to multi-agency meetings including Child Protection conferences and core groups.
• Maintain accurate, confidential pupil records and prepare reports for safeguarding inspections.

Skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Child protection thresholds

Interagency liaison

Data protection

Tools

SIMS

SAM

Job description

Oxford Gardens Primary School is looking for a dedicated Welfare Officer to support pupil wellbeing, safeguard vulnerable children and work closely with families. The role involves liaising with external professionals, coordinating attendance interventions and maintaining confidential records in line with statutory guidance.

You will engage in safeguarding training, contribute to CPD and collaborate with staff across our federation to ensure consistent support for pupils returning from absence