Welfare and Safeguarding Officer

Overview

All Saint’s C of E Primary School are looking for a dedicated and experienced Welfare and Safeguarding Officer to join the staffing team.

Job Details

• NJC Grade C1 Scale Points 12 – 17
• Actual Salary £22,476.52 – £24,381.65 Per Annum
• Fixed Term For 1 Year, Term Time Only
• 34.5 Hours Per Week
• Required ASAP

Responsibilities

The Welfare and Safeguarding Officer will improve school attendance through the effective working with students, families, pastoral support team and other agencies analysing data to guide interventions and evaluating their impact. The post will involve visits to schools, students’ homes and meetings held at different venues.

Person specification / Qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent level, including at least a Grade 4 (previously Grade C) in English and Maths
• Experience working in a school environment or other educational setting
• Knowledge of the barriers to learning that pupils may face
• Strong communication skills to influence and collaborate across all levels of the business, including pupils, staff and parents
• The ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively.

What the school offers its staff

Visits to the school are encouraged. Please contact the school office to make an appointment (01274 415222).

Important dates

• Closing Date: Monday 10th November 2025
• Selection Day: Friday 14th November 2025

Safeguarding and Compliance

Collaborative Learning Trust is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. In line with KCSiE 2025, we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any matters that are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview.

Commitment to safeguarding

Collaborative Learning Trust is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. In line with KCSiE 2024, we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any matters that are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview.