Safeguarding & Wellbeing Coordinator in London

Part-Time: 0.5 FTE, 2.5 Days – 18.5 hours per week

Working Pattern: Saturdays plus 1.5 additional weekdays, to be agreed with the successful candidate.

Permanent

Location: FRA Academy: Electra House – London, Moorgate EC2M 6SE and LCBT Academy: 3-5 Fashion Street, London, E1 6PX

About EFI Group

EFI Group has a bold mission to transform lives, careers and industries through pioneering, industry-led education in fashion, beauty and apprenticeships. Our vision is to deliver exceptional learning experiences, driven by innovation, inclusion, employability, and excellence.

About the Role

We are seeking a compassionate and proactive Safeguarding & Wellbeing Coordinator to join the EFI Group. Working as part of the Personal Progression Team, you will play a key role in supporting student welfare, coordinating safeguarding and wellbeing interventions, and ensuring students receive timely support and referrals.

As a key safeguarding contact, you will work closely with staff, students, parents, and external agencies to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about student wellbeing, safeguarding, and helping learners achieve their full potential.

About You

• Qualifications: GCSE English and Mathematics at Grade C/4 or above, with evidence of ongoing professional development in safeguarding, wellbeing, or student support. First Aid and safeguarding qualifications (or willingness to undertake training) are desirable.
• Experience: Proven experience working in a safeguarding, pastoral, wellbeing, or student support role, ideally within an education or youth-focused environment. Experience coordinating casework, interventions, or student support processes is desirable.
• Expertise: Strong understanding of safeguarding, pastoral care, wellbeing, equality, diversity, and inclusion, with knowledge of the challenges and support needs of young people in education.
• Skills: Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, maintain accurate records, assess needs, and coordinate effective support for students.
• Values: Committed to safeguarding, inclusion, and student success, with a compassionate, professional, and collaborative approach that promotes positive outcomes for all learners.

Benefits

• Funded Professional Qualifications: support for personal and professional development, including a personal growth allowance of £400 annually, paid for professional qualifications, LinkedIn Learning access and annual CPD.
• Generous and Flexible Leave Options: a range of enhanced leave options, including birthday and celebration leave.
• Market-Leading Family-Friendly Pay: including six months of fully paid maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave.
• Monthly Wellbeing Allowance: including a customisable monthly wellbeing allowance of £50, and funded counselling/CBT through Education Support Employee Assistant Programme.
• Pension: We offer a 5% employer pension contribution, supporting you in planning for your future.

Salary: From £15,300 to £16,575 per annum 0.5 FTE (pro rata £30,600 to £33,150 per annum 1 FTE), subject to qualifications and experience.

Closing Date: 8am on Tuesday, 7 July 2026.

Commitment to Safeguarding: The EFI is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. Candidates offered positions will be required to undergo thorough safeguarding background checks as a condition of the offer. Thank you for sharing our values and commitment to student safety.