Education, Welfare and Safeguarding Officer

Churchtown Primary School, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 7NN

26 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  10 August 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  15 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £33,982.88 - £38,107.96 Annually (Actual) Grade 8 SCP-25-30 FTE Salary £36,363 - £40,777

Education, Welfare and Safeguarding Officer job summary

Are you passionate about helping children and young people thrive both in and beyond the classroom?

We are looking for an experienced, compassionate and proactive Education, Wellbeing and Safeguarding Officer to join our dedicated team. This is a rewarding opportunity to play a pivotal role in supporting the safety, wellbeing and educational success of our pupils, working closely with families, staff and external agencies to ensure every child receives the support they need.

As a key member of our pastoral team, you will lead on safeguarding across the school while providing targeted wellbeing and pastoral support to children and young people. You will be instrumental in removing barriers to learning, promoting positive outcomes and ensuring that safeguarding remains at the heart of our school community.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive school community where you will have a genuine impact on the lives of children and young people. If you are passionate about education, wellbeing and safeguarding, we would love to hear from you.

We are looking for someone who is able to:

Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), overseeing safeguarding and child protection across the school.

Provide effective pastoral support, mentoring and guidance to children and young people.

Build positive, professional relationships while maintaining appropriate boundaries.

Manage safeguarding caseloads, lead meetings and work collaboratively with families, staff and external agencies.

Provide staff training and promote a strong safeguarding culture across the school.

Work effectively as part of a pastoral team, managing competing priorities and workload.

Demonstrate excellent organisation, communication and confidentiality skills, with the ability to remain calm under pressure and reflect on practice.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please complete our online application form via My New Term with reference details and supporting summary to demonstrate your suitability to the post.

All applications must be submitted by 9am on Monday 10th August 2026.

Interviews are to be confirmed.

If you require any further information, please contact our Central HR team at vacancies@endeavourlearning.org

SAFEGUARDING

Endeavour Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and individually take responsibility for doing so.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Churchtown Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 660 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Churchtown Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/churchtown-primary-school

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