Job Description
Summary:
Join a school as a Student Welfare Officer and Deputy Safeguarding Lead, supporting student achievement and safeguarding.
About the School:
The school is committed to excellence and provides a supportive environment where students, staff, and parents thrive. Located in a growing community, it offers a dynamic and forward-thinking educational experience.
The Opportunity:
As a Student Welfare Officer and Deputy Safeguarding Lead, you will play a vital role in supporting student welfare and safeguarding. You will work closely with families, students, and external agencies to remove barriers to learning and ensure a safe and inclusive environment for all students.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) in fulfilling safeguarding responsibilities.
- Work in partnership with families and external agencies to address barriers to learning.
- Provide guidance and support to students and parents to help them access educational opportunities.
- Monitor and report on student welfare and safeguarding concerns.
- Collaborate with teaching and support staff to create a positive and inclusive school culture.
- Attend relevant training and professional development to enhance safeguarding and welfare practices.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation related to student welfare and safeguarding cases.
- Promote the school’s values and ethos through consistent and compassionate engagement with students and families.
Qualifications & Skills:
Required
- Proven experience in a student welfare or safeguarding role within an educational setting.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build trust with students, parents, and external agencies.
- Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and legislation, including Keeping Children Safe in Education.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Commitment to supporting the most disadvantaged students and promoting educational equity.
Preferred
- Experience in a leadership or deputy role within safeguarding.
- Familiarity with working in a multi-academy trust or similar educational structure.
- Experience in managing student welfare cases and providing pastoral support.
- Knowledge of child development and mental health support strategies.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Comprehensive pension scheme options.
- Access to a wide range of discounts and financial wellbeing support.
- 24/7 access to online GP services and mental health support.
- Generous holiday entitlement, including statutory bank holidays.