At a Glance
- Tasks: Support student welfare and coordinate safeguarding interventions in a dynamic educational environment.
- Company: Join EFI Group, transforming lives through innovative education in fashion and beauty.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible leave, professional development funding, and a monthly wellbeing allowance.
- Other info: Work part-time with excellent career growth opportunities in a supportive team.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while promoting safety and inclusion.
- Qualifications: GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above; safeguarding experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 15300 - 16575 £ per year.
Part-Time: 0.5FTE, 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 help 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.
Why The EFI?
- 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 0.5FTE (pro rata £30,600 to £33,150 per annum 1FTE), subject to qualifications and experience
Closing Date: 8am on Monday, 10 August 2026.
Interviews/Recruitment Day: Interviews held on Monday, 17 August 2026 in-person at FRA Academy: Electra House, Moorgate, EC2M 6SE
More Information/Contact us: For more information about the EFI Group, visit our EFI, FRA, LCBT, EFI Awards, EFI Training websites and refer to the job description.
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.
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