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We are seeking a committed and proactive Safeguarding Officer to join our dedicated team in a welcoming secondary school in the Wigan area. This is a vital role supporting the welfare, safety and wellbeing of all students, ensuring that safeguarding remains at the heart of everything we do.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), pastoral teams, external agencies and families to respond to safeguarding concerns, manage referrals, and ensure effective early intervention strategies are in place. You will play a key role in promoting a safe and supportive environment where all young people can thrive.

We are looking for someone who can:

• Manage and respond to safeguarding concerns in line with school policies and statutory guidance
• Support the DSL with referrals to social care and external agencies
• Maintain accurate and confidential safeguarding records
• Deliver targeted support to vulnerable students and families
• Promote safeguarding awareness across the school community
• Contribute to attendance, behaviour and pastoral support where required

The ideal candidate will have experience in safeguarding, child protection or pastoral support within an educational or similar setting. You will be calm under pressure, highly organised, and confident in handling sensitive and complex situations.

In return, we offer a supportive leadership team, ongoing training and development opportunities, and the chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people.

Safeguarding Officer and Deputy DSL

Location:  Brighton And Hove, UK

Salary:  £28,985.68 – £32,065.82 per annum

Contract Type:  Permanent

Education Phases:  Secondary

Job Roles:  Education Support

Working Patterns:  Full-Time

Application Deadline:  Monday, 27th July 2026

Interview Date:  31st of July

Expected Working Start Date:  09/2026

Visa Sponsorship Available:  No

Is a Shared Job:  No

About the School

Brighton Aldridge Community Academy (BACA) is a dynamic and forward-thinking secondary school offering a unique blend of academic excellence, vocational training, and personal development. Located in a state-of-the-art £30 million campus, BACA boasts cutting-edge facilities including specialist science labs, creative media suites, sports academies, and green, sustainable architecture. The academy has built strong partnerships with professional organisations such as Sussex Cricket and Latest TV, providing students with real-world experience in sport, media, and construction through its renowned academies. With a curriculum that nurtures resilience, creativity, teamwork, and entrepreneurship—supported by initiatives like the BACA 100 enrichment programme and are well-prepared for future success. Rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, BACA is committed to high-quality education, career readiness, and strong community engagement, making it a standout choice for families in Brighton and beyond

Job Description

Are you passionate about safeguarding and committed to ensuring every child feels safe, supported, and able to thrive?

At Brighton Aldridge Community Academy, we believe that safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are looking for an experienced, compassionate, and highly organised Safeguarding Officer and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) to join our dedicated Inclusion team and play a vital role in protecting and supporting our students.

Working closely with the Assistant Principal for Safeguarding and Inclusion, you will help lead our safeguarding provision, ensuring that children and young people receive the support they need to succeed both academically and personally. You will work collaboratively with staff, families, and external agencies to coordinate effective safeguarding interventions, attend multi-agency meetings, and contribute to creating a culture where every student feels safe, valued, and heard.

Alongside your safeguarding responsibilities, you will act as the academy's Lead First Aider, overseeing the provision of first aid, maintaining accurate medical records, coordinating first aid training, and ensuring students' medical needs are managed effectively and compassionately throughout the school day.

This is an incredibly rewarding opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, builds positive relationships with young people and professionals alike, and is committed to making a genuine difference in the lives of children and families.

What We're Looking For

• Experience working within safeguarding, child protection, education, social care or a similar environment
• A sound understanding of safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance, including Keeping Children Safe in Education (or the willingness to develop this knowledge) 
• Experience working with multi-agency professionals and supporting vulnerable children and families
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to build effective relationships with students, parents, colleagues and external agencies
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage sensitive information accurately and confidentially
• The ability to remain calm, professional and resilient when dealing with challenging situations
• A recognised First Aid qualification (or willingness to undertake training) and a commitment to promoting student health and wellbeing

Why Join Brighton Aldridge Community Academy?

At Brighton Aldridge Community Academy, you'll become part of a collaborative and inclusive community where safeguarding and student wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do. Guided by Aldridge Education's values of excellence, integrity, equality and teamwork, you'll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of young people while continuing to develop professionally within a supportive environment.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Aldridge Education, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

About the role

Please note we don't have a fixed closing date but instead will close the role when we have sufficient applicants to interview so apply soon to not miss out!

The Safeguarding Officer will support the effective delivery of safeguarding arrangements across the allocated College site(s). The post holder will work directly with students and staff to respond to safeguarding concerns, maintain accurate records, and support early intervention and referral processes under the direction of senior safeguarding staff. The post holder will contribute to a strong culture of safeguarding, helping to ensure that the College is an environment where everyone feels safe, respected and valued, and where safeguarding is understood as a shared responsibility. This role is operational and does not carry line management, deputising, or Designated/Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead responsibilities.

1. Act as a first point of contact for safeguarding concerns and disclosures, ensuring these are recorded accurately and responded to in line with College safeguarding procedures.
2. Manage a caseload of safeguarding concerns and statutory cases, ensuring appropriate oversight, keeping the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) appropriately informed, and ensuring timely escalation of complex or high‑risk cases to the DSL in line with established procedures.
3. Support timely referrals to internal services and external agencies as directed.
4. Maintain clear, confidential, and up‑to‑date safeguarding records in line with data protection requirements.

London South East Colleges (LSEC) is one of London’s largest and most successful further education providers, with seven campuses across Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich and Lambeth and around 1,000 staff. Each year, we support more than 13,000 students through a wide portfolio of vocational courses, apprenticeships and other programmes that are closely aligned to employer and industry need.

What brings people to work here, and keeps them here, is the sense of purpose. We exist to change lives through learning, and that ambition runs through everything we do. Our staff work with learners from all backgrounds, many of whom face significant barriers, and play a direct role in improving social mobility and life chances across south east London and beyond.

We are committed to developing our people. This includes high‑quality professional development, leadership and management training, and clear opportunities for progression across the College and the wider Group. We encourage colleagues to develop their skills, share expertise and build long‑term careers with us, supported by a culture that values collaboration, professionalism and continuous improvement.

We invest heavily in our learning environments, with modern facilities and strong partnerships with employers, universities and local communities. This enables our staff to focus on what matters most: delivering high‑quality education and training that equips learners with the skills, confidence and resilience to succeed in work and in life.

LSEC is part of the Elevare Civic Education Group, which also sponsors London South East Academies Trust. The Trust is a growing and successful Multi‑Academy Trust, currently comprising mainstream, special and alternative provision schools across Bromley, Bexley, Surrey, Sussex and Lambeth. This gives colleagues the opportunity to work within a genuinely joined‑up education system, spanning schools, colleges and higher education.

The Group has also recently established the Elevare Education Foundation, a charity dedicated to supporting disadvantaged children and families across the region through targeted programmes and practical support. This reflects our wider civic mission and commitment to making a meaningful difference beyond our campuses.

With a combined turnover of around £130m and clear ambitions for growth and improvement, this is an organisation that is forward‑looking, values expertise and encourages people to contribute ideas and shape the future. There has rarely been a more interesting time to join us.

We offer a highly competitive benefits package, including excellent annual leave and a generous pension through the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme depending on role. Additional benefits include:

• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Annual season ticket loan
• Access to the Discounts for Teachers portal
• Free Wi‑Fi access in over 10,000 locations worldwide through Eduroam
• Access to our on‑site gym at Bromley campus and discount at other local gyms
• Discounts in our in‑house restaurants and on hair and beauty treatments

London South East Colleges is fully committed to equality of opportunity and to creating a diverse, inclusive and respectful working environment, free from discrimination and harassment. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, parental status or marital or partnership status.

As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please contact People Services at

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we carry out social media checks on shortlisted candidates to assess suitability for working with children and young people. Our full Safeguarding policy can be found here.

Because we work with children and vulnerable adults, all roles are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and, where relevant, a Children’s and/or Adult’s Barred List check. Any offer of employment may be withdrawn if these checks are unsatisfactory. Self‑disclosure is required as part of the recruitment process, and failure to disclose relevant information or provide a DBS certificate is likely to result in withdrawal of an offer. Our DBS policy on the recruitment of ex‑offenders is available on request.

All appointments are also subject to verification of the right to work in the UK, in line with Home Office requirements. Original documentation will be required prior to commencement of employment.

Glasgow Philharmonia (Movies to Musicals) is a Scottish SCIO charity providing exciting musical theatre opportunities for children and young people. From weekly rehearsals to residential trips and theatre performances, we create inspiring experiences — and we’re looking for a dedicated Safeguarding Officer to help keep our young performers safe and supported.

As Safeguarding Officer, you will:

• Lead on child protection and safeguarding matters
• Ensure policies and procedures are up to date and followed
• Oversee PVG and safer recruitment processes
• Be the main point of contact for any safeguarding concerns
• Support our Board, staff, volunteers and contractors in maintaining best practice

What you’ll gain

• The opportunity to make a real difference to young people’s lives
• A key leadership role within a growing arts charity
• The chance to support exciting productions and creative projects
• Being part of a friendly, passionate team

This is a volunteer role with flexible commitment, although attendance at key activities and occasional Board meetings will be required.

• Has experience working with children and young people
• Understands safeguarding practice in Scotland
• Is confident, approachable and able to handle sensitive matters
• Believes in creating safe, inclusive creative spaces
• Experience in the arts or youth organisations is welcome but not essential.

Expenses are not reimbursed

Training can be provided for the right candidate

Minimum age: 22

Must not be a parent, carer, or close relative of any child or young person participating in the organisation.

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Attendance at rehearsals when available (Sunday evenings between Jan - April and Aug - Oct in Springburn Glasgow). Attendance at events (musical theatre shows in March/April and October). Attendance at residential trips (Feb). Attendance at monthly Board meetings (remote attendance possible).

Volunteers (aged 22-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.

Start Date: October 2026 or as soon thereafter as possible

Salary: circa £45k-46k per annum (based on experience)

Plus excellent benefits including healthcare, contributory pension scheme, free gym membership and lunch during term time

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding safeguarding officer from October 2026. The purpose of the role is to support the Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) across the senior school, the junior school and Wimbledon Common Preparatory School (WCPS) in their work to promote a strong culture of safeguarding and to safeguard children.

The safeguarding officer will act as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) in the senior school, reporting to the deputy head (safeguarding and wellbeing) who is the lead DSL within the Corporation of King’s. They will also work closely with the DSLs in the junior school and WCPS, where they may be asked to act as a DDSL.

The postholder will be expected to be very familiar with the current version of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and other statutory documents relating to safeguarding, and to support the DSLs in implementing these at the Corporation.

• A commitment to the school’s ethos and values
• Relevant experience, knowledge and training in safeguarding
• Experience in undertaking safeguarding duties in a school/education or partner agency setting
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, and a commitment to the highest standards of record keeping
• The ability to listen and communicate effectively with a range of audiences including children, families, colleagues, schools and external multi-agency organisations
• The ability to carry out case management and investigative work
• A strong work ethic, high standards, a commitment to excellence and ongoing improvement, and a positive attitude to achieving goals
• Diplomacy, with a professional manner, and the ability to balance different priorities
• High levels of personal integrity, the highest standards of discretion, the ability to handle sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality and an excellent understanding of the principles of data protection and data management
• Confidence in the use of relevant IT systems and software
• Calmness and resilience under pressure

This is a full-time role, based on 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, all year round.

Closing date: 09:00 on Wednesday 12th August 2026

Interview date: Wednesday 26th August 2026

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

King’s is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. King’s College School is fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusivity in its recruitment of teaching and support staff.

Volunteering with St John Ambulance strengthens communities. From youth support and education to wellbeing, events, and fundraising; your time makes a real impact.

Are you committed to driving excellence and innovation? Do you have experience working within practitioners of Safeguarding?

As a County Safeguarding Officer, you will play a vital role in supporting and enhancing a national community of practice. You will focus on specific activities or areas within the community, ensuring that efforts align with national standards and priorities while avoiding duplication.

As a County Safeguarding Officer, you will:

• Support the Community of Practice Lead in coordinating the community.
• Focus on specific activities or areas within the community of practice.
• Assist in delivering impactful initiatives and projects.
• Foster collaboration and strengthen professional engagement.
• Champion inclusivity and provide support to community members.
• Contribute to the overall success and development of the community.

For more information about this role, please see the role description.

The closing date for this vacancy is the 30/11/2025

For more information on this vacancy, please contact Craig Everitt via

Hours: 16-20 hours per week, ideally 10-2pm daily, but flexible
Salary: Kent Scheme D
Start Date: September 2026

Wrotham School is seeking to appoint a dedicated, compassionate and highly organised Safeguarding Officer to join our committed pastoral and safeguarding team.

This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced safeguarding professional who is passionate about supporting young people and ensuring that every student feels safe, valued and able to thrive. Working closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), Deputy DSLs, pastoral staff and external agencies, you will play a vital role in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students.

Based in our exciting new school building, you will become part of a caring and ambitious community where student wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do.

The successful candidate will:

• Support the Designated Safeguarding Lead in the effective management of safeguarding and child protection cases.
• Manage referrals and liaise with Children’s Social Care, Early Help, the Police and other external agencies.
• Maintain accurate, confidential and timely safeguarding records using the school’s safeguarding systems.
• Monitor the wellbeing of vulnerable students and coordinate appropriate interventions.
• Attend safeguarding meetings, strategy discussions and multi-agency meetings where appropriate.
• Work closely with pastoral teams to ensure students receive the support they need.
• Help promote a strong safeguarding culture across the school.
• Contribute to safeguarding training and awareness for staff where appropriate.

• Has experience of working within safeguarding, child protection or a related field.
• Has a sound understanding of Keeping Children Safe in Education and current safeguarding legislation.
• Can manage sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can build positive relationships with students, families, colleagues and external professionals.
• Is resilient, calm under pressure and able to manage competing priorities.
• Shares our commitment to ensuring every child is safe and supported.

Wrotham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and all other safer recruitment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion.

Safeguarding Officer - Secondary School

Location: Milton Keynes

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Full-Time | Permanent

Pay: Competitive salary (dependent on experience)

Are you passionate about safeguarding young people and making sure every student feels safe, supported, and able to achieve their full potential? We are working with a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Milton Keynes that is looking to appoint a dedicated Safeguarding Officer to join its pastoral team from September 2026. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in promoting student welfare and ensuring safeguarding remains at the heart of school life. Working across Key Stages 3 and 4, you will support vulnerable students, work closely with families and external agencies, and help create a safe, positive learning environment where every young person can thrive.

• Supporting the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) in all aspects of safeguarding and child protection across the school.
• Identifying, recording, and responding to safeguarding concerns in line with statutory guidance and school policies.
• Working closely with students who may be vulnerable or at risk, providing appropriate support and early intervention.
• Liaising with parents, carers, social care, education services, and other external agencies to ensure the best outcomes for students.
• Maintaining accurate, confidential safeguarding records using the school's safeguarding systems.
• Monitoring attendance, behaviour, wellbeing, and welfare concerns, helping to remove barriers to learning.
• Promoting a strong safeguarding culture throughout the school and supporting staff with safeguarding guidance where appropriate.
• Contributing to the wider pastoral team to ensure students receive the support they need both inside and outside the classroom.

• Has previous experience working in safeguarding, education, children's services, youth work, pastoral support, or social care.
• Has a good understanding of child protection legislation and Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).
• Can build positive and trusting relationships with secondary-aged students and their families.
• Is calm, compassionate, resilient, and able to manage sensitive situations professionally.
• Has excellent communication, organisational, and record-keeping skills.
• Works effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team while maintaining confidentiality at all times.
• Is committed to safeguarding, promoting student wellbeing, and helping every young person succeed.

• A full-time, permanent position starting in September 2026.
• The opportunity to join a supportive and forward-thinking secondary school in Milton Keynes.
• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Ongoing CPD, safeguarding training, and opportunities for professional development.
• A collaborative pastoral and safeguarding team with a strong focus on student wellbeing.
• Excellent career progression opportunities within safeguarding, pastoral leadership, student support, and wider education.

Apply today to be considered for this permanent Safeguarding Officer opportunity in a secondary school in Milton Keynes starting in September 2026.

Hourly commitment: 6 - 10 hours per week

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We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic volunteer to lead our safeguarding team in all matters relating to support, integration and safe working with children and adults at risk of harm.

As the County Safeguarding Officer, you must be self‑motivated, have excellent communication skills, and the ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with volunteers and statutory health and social care agencies. Due to the nature of this role, a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required.

For further information please contact Lyn Cavill,

Closing date for this role is 14/08/2026

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