Health & Safety Officer

Wellspring Academy Trust, Barnsley, S70 2JW

31 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  15 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  15 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,806.00 - £38,980.00 Annually (FTE)

Health & Safety Officer job summary

Join Our Team: Health & Safety Officer

Are you a highly organised and efficient professional with a ‘forensic’ eye for detail?

Wellspring Academy Trust is seeking a dedicated Health & Safety Officer to act as a technical lead across our Trust estate. This is a pivotal role for an individual who thrives on precision, statutory compliance, and fostering a "safety-first" culture.

The Role

As our Health & Safety Officer, you will provide professional guidance and strategic assurance to ensure all our sites remain safe and legally compliant. You will be responsible for:

• Statutory Compliance: Ensuring 100% adherence to regulatory standards through rigorous monitoring and verification.

• Risk Management: Leading annual H&S audits across all Academies and acting as the lead investigator for incidents, ensuring full compliance with RIDDOR.

• Strategic Leadership: Supporting a long-term H&S strategy and overseeing the Trust-wide training matrix to bridge skill gaps.

• Asset & Contractor Oversight: Managing the end-to-end contractor lifecycle and maintaining precise technical logging systems for asset assurance.

Who We Are Looking For

We need an individual who can manage their workload effectively, identifying process improvements to optimise resources. You should be able to communicate tactfully with a wide range of stakeholders.

Key Requirements:

• Qualifications: Professional H&S qualifications E.g. NEBOSH or Site Management Safety Training are essential.

• Experience: Proven experience in a dedicated H&S role, ideally within education or a multi-site environment.

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in ICT systems to track trends and identify ‘red flags’.

• Driving Licence: A full driving licence is required to travel across our multiple sites.

• Commitment: A steadfast commitment to safeguarding, diversity, and the welfare of young people.

Why Wellspring?

You will be part of a team that values personal integrity and professional development. We offer a role where your expertise will directly contribute to a safe, high-quality learning environment for all our pupils.

Successful candidates will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Wellspring Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks. As this role involves working with children in regulated activity, please note that it is an offence to apply for the role if barred from engaging in regulated activity with children. References will be requested and an online search carried out for shortlisted candidates, prior to attendance at interview. Further pre-employment checks, including prohibition from teaching, childcare disqualification and section 128 checks, if deemed relevant for the role, will be completed for the successful candidate upon acceptance of the post. We are committed to equal opportunities and to promoting diversity. We want our people to reflect the diversity of our communities, and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, especially from under-represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal records check from the country/countries you have resided in, if you are the preferred candidate for the post.

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

Wellspring Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks. References will be requested and an online search carried out for shortlisted candidates, prior to attendance at interview. Further pre-employment checks, including prohibition from teaching, childcare disqualification and section 128 checks, if deemed relevant for the role, will be completed for the successful candidate upon acceptance of the post.

If you are currently living overseas or have in the last 5 years be aware that further checks will be required, if you are the preferred candidate.

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 Wellspring Academy Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: Wellspring Academy Trust website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wellspring-academy-trust

Wellspring is an established and growing Multi-Academy Trust with a difference. We operate Primary, Secondary, Special and Alternative Academies across Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and the Humber. We are committed to making a difference to the lives and life chances of the young people and the communities we serve.

As the Trust continues to grow our roles offer pathways for ambitious and dynamic individuals who are determined to make a difference. We value our people; collegial working at all levels is central to our culture. High quality induction training and ongoing professional development support are guaranteed. There will be a broad range of opportunities for you to realise your professional vision and ambitions within the Trust.

We are interested in hearing from people who:

● Are creative, imaginative, committed and passionate about learning
● Can lead and inspire others
● Have a commitment to working with children and young people with challenging behaviour.

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