Family Support and Child Protection Lead

Ludlow Junior School, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 2DW

52 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  2 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  11 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Friday - working 37 hrs per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £43,150 - £47,664 per annum, pro rata

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Has experience of working with vulnerable children and families.
• Has a strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Is an excellent communicator who quickly builds trust and positive relationships.
• Can work effectively with external agencies and professionals.
• Is organised, resilient and committed to improving outcomes for children.

What the school offers its staff

• A welcoming and supportive team
• A strong safeguarding culture
• Excellent professional development opportunities
• The opportunity to make a lasting difference to children and families
• A school community that is committed to inclusion, nature and high aspirations
• 10% discount on BH Live Active leisure centre memberships
• Annual flu vouchers
• Wellbeing initiatives, including weekly staff refreshments
• Optional free school lunchtime meal (in exchange for short period of lunchtime supervision)
• LGPS pensions with significant level of school contribution
• Subsidised hot breakfast options every Friday
• Option to apply for a 'Blue Light' card for a variety of discounts

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

Ludlow Junior School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. As part of the selection process, we will consider any transferable risks as outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Ludlow Junior School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 579 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Ludlow Junior School website
• Email address: recruitment@ludlowjunior.org.uk
• Phone number: 02380447885
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ludlow-junior-school-so19-2dw

Ludlow Junior School is single status academy in the heart of the Itchen & Woolston Community in Southampton, Hampshire. The school can take up to 600 pupils with a five form entry.

Arranging a visit to Ludlow Junior School

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

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