Safeguarding & Wellbeing Coordinator

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.