Safeguarding and Welfare Officer

Sandy Secondary School, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1BL

10 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  8 December 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  27 November 2025

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: NJC Level 4e points 17 - 22 £27,010 - £29,341 per annum, actual salary (£31,022 – £33,699 pro rata)
• Additional allowances:

  NJC Level 4e points 17 - 22 £27,010 - £29,341 per annum, actual salary (£31,022 – £33,699 pro rata)

Safeguarding and Welfare Officer job summary

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Safeguarding and Welfare Officer to join our team at Sandy Secondary School. This pivotal role supports the Designated Safeguarding Lead in ensuring the safety, welfare and protection of all students, acting as a key point of contact for safeguarding disclosures, concerns and referrals. The successful candidate will play an essential part in maintaining a strong culture of safeguarding across the school, working closely with students, families, staff and external agencies to ensure that concerns are addressed promptly, professionally and in line with statutory guidance. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for student welfare, excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong, supportive relationships. You will contribute to multi-agency meetings, provide guidance to staff, and help remove barriers to learning through targeted pastoral support. If you are committed to making a meaningful difference in young people’s lives and want to be part of a caring, proactive and forward-thinking team, we would love to hear from you.

Posts working with either children and/or vulnerable adults will be subject to the disclosure of criminal records, the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Sandy Secondary School have decided to carry out online searches for shortlisted candidates as part of due diligence in our recruitment process, (as per KCSIE, paragraph 220). The searches are conducted by a member of our staff and recorded in line with our recruitment and appointment protocols and procedures. The process will be consistent, transparent, and fair and reflected within the Safer recruitment policy.

At Sandy Secondary School, safeguarding is our top priority. We encourage all applicants to review our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, which outlines our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of students.

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.

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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 Sandy Secondary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1214 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Sandy Secondary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sandy-secondary-school

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