Student & Family Officer - DDSL

Every; Northampton, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD and training

Career opportunities

24-hour EAP

LGPS access

Wellbeing benefits

Annual leave

Job summary

Northampton International Academy, part of EMAT, is seeking a Student & Family Officer - DDSL to start in November 2026. The role places safeguarding and family support at the heart of the school’s inclusive ethos.

The post requires a proactive safeguarding lead who collaborates with staff, local authorities and police, and contributes to interagency safeguarding work while supporting pupils and families across Key Stages 1–5. EMAT offers CPD and a supportive working environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead responsibility for safeguarding and child protection across the school.
• Coordinate with local authorities and police as needed.
• Participate in strategy discussions and interagency safeguarding meetings.

Job description

Student & Family Officer - DDSL (Northampton International Academy)

Location: Northampton International Academy, UK

Contract Type: Permanent

Education Phases: Through School;

Job Roles: Other Support;

Working Patterns: Full-Time;

Application Deadline: Sunday, 4th October 2026

Interview Date: TBC

Expected Working Start Date: November 2026

Is a Shared Job: No

About us

Northampton International Academy is a local school with a global vision and this is at the very core of our curriculum offer. Every school in the East Midlands Academy Trust (EMAT) is committed to providing the highest standard of education so that all children are supported to be the best that they can be. This will be achieved by the delivery of a well-planned and highly effective curriculum which is driven by our values. We believe in the transformational power of education. Transformation is in the very fabric of our building, having been transformed from the derelict and disused Royal Mail sorting office into a state-of-the-art educational facility. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum, with key stage 3 learners accessing the specialist facilities on a rotational basis. In addition to our subject-based curriculum, our character education has been introduced throughout our all-through school as its DNA from reception through to Year 13. This character curriculum helps to prepare children for future learning and their adult lives. Focusing on the characteristics of Responsibility, Collaboration, Respect, Care, Excellence and Aspiration, our DNA of NIA complements our subject curriculum and our House system. As a school, we are still growing and we have a range of exciting opportunities across the school including positions with additional responsibilities. One of those exciting opportunities is to be part of the Combined Cadet Force with the Navy which now has a unit within NIA.

Job Description

Your career #EMATters! We are currently recruiting for a Studentand Family Officer - DDSL who thinks beyond the classroom. We are an organisation that recognises and values its diverse workforce. Join us at EMATto be part of a team that values innovation, inclusivity, and impact.

About EMAT

EMAT is an exciting, innovative, and growing organisation where westrive to do things differently, aligned with our core values and purpose: thatevery child deserves to be the best they can be. Our Trust was incorporated inJuly 2012 to establish, maintain, manage, and develop academies and freeschools as world-class centres of excellence. We are a collaborativepartnership that currently includes an all-through school in Northampton, a secondary school in Oundle, and 10 primary schools in Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire and Milton Keynes. By working for our Trust, you'll be able to takeadvantage of a wealth of professional development and support opportunities, aswell as a range of employee benefits.

These include:

• Continuous professional development and training opportunities.
• Career and leadership opportunities within our growing family of schools.
• A confidential 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme.
• Accessto the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flujabs for all staff.
• Accessto health and wellbeing benefits, including an online GP.
• Accessto an employee lifestyle savings platform.
• Generousfamily leave.
• 40days annual leave

General Roles and Responsibilities:

T he Student and Family Officer -DDSL will take lead responsibility for safeguarding and child protection acrossthe school. They will take part in the strategy discussions and interagencymeetings and contribute to the assessment of children. They will advise andsupport other members of staff on child welfare and child protection mattersand liaise with relevant agencies such as the local authority and police. Somesafeguarding activities may be delegated to deputies, although the DDSL willretain lead responsibility for the work of deputies and will ensure it iscompleted to the highest standard. The Student and Family Officer - DDSL willlaisse regularly to monitor and action all safeguarding matters and concerns.

A Note for Recruitment Agencies

We have a team of internal recruiters, and we advertise our vacanciesto attract candidates and not agency suppliers. If we need agency assistance,then we will reach out to our trusted partners. Any speculative CVs we receivewill not be accepted as an introduction.

EMAT reserves the right to withdraw this advert early if a suitablecandidate is found.

EMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare ofchildren and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share thiscommitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screeningappropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). References will be taken up beforeinterviews are offered.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications fromall suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability,religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, or age.

EMAT encourage a "Speak Up" culture where colleagues are encouraged toraise any concerns relating to risk or wrongdoing. You will be responsible forensuring that colleagues are supported where necessary to raise concernswithout blame or recrimination and should pro-actively raise concerns shouldthey come to your attention.

NIA Student & Family Officer -DDSL Application Pack.pdf