Apprentice Safeguarding Support Officer

Barr's Hill School, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 4BU

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  22 August 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  31 July 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - 18 months
• Pay scale: National Apprenticeship Wage

What skills and experience we're looking for

Barr’s Hill School is an outstanding school that is committed to Building Brighter Futures for all of their students.

Every decision we make is about the young people we serve, their learning experience and their personal development. We are looking to expand our team of talented professionals who excel in their field to help us on the next phase of our exciting journey.

Opportunity

We are seeking to appoint an excellent Apprentice Safeguarding Support Officer to support the delivery of safeguarding services and help protect the health and wellbeing of students and support the removal of barriers to learning. The role involves working alongside safeguarding professionals to identify concerns, assess risks, and promote early intervention.

If you are at the start of your career, looking to change career or gain hands-on experience in a new sector, an apprenticeship could be the perfect fit. You will gain the support, knowledge and experiences needed to successfully complete an 18 month Apprenticeship. We welcome applications from individuals from all educational backgrounds. Please see the Education and Qualifications section in the person specification for further information.

For full information about this opportunity please see our recruitment pack.

www.thefuturestrust.org.uk/work-with-us/current-vacancies

Please note that all applications must be received on The Futures Trust application form. We do not accept CV’s.

Salary & Benefits

National Apprenticeship Wage

37 hours per week, 39 weeks per annum

Mon – Thu: 8.00 am – 4.00 pm / Fri: 8.00 am – 3.30 pm

Closing Date

Friday 22 August 2025

Interviews

w/c Monday 16 September 2024

The Futures Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and require all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidates for all positions will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and Social Media check.

What the school offers its staff

Benefits – Enhancing Working Lives

• Competitive rates of pay
• Extensive professional development opportunities across the Trust
• Career pathways across the Trust
• Teacher / Local Authority Pension Scheme
• Online retail discount
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Family Friendly policies to support family & carer commitments
• Flexible Working Arrangements www.thefuturestrust.org.uk/why-work-for-the-futures-trust

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Apprentice Safeguarding Support Officer Recruitment Pack BH 28Jul25.pdf - 1.29 MB (opens in new tab)

About Barr's Hill School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1038 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Barr's Hill School website
• Email address: recruitmentadmin@thefuturestrust.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/barr-s-hill-school-and-community-college-coventry

Arranging a visit to Barr's Hill School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitmentadmin@thefuturestrust.org.uk.

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