Safeguarding Manager

Oasis Academy John Williams, Bristol, BS14 9BU

42 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  11 June 2026

• Closing date

  23 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  11 June 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: SCP24-28 [Actual Salary £32,021.30 - £35,403.20]

Safeguarding Manager job summary

Safeguarding Manager

Location: Oasis Academy John Williams

Start date: 1st September 2026

Contract: Full-time, Permanent, Term Time plus 2 weeks

Salary: SCP 24-28 [FTE £35,412.00 - £39,152.00; Actual Salary £32,021.30 - £35,403.20]  

Applications are being reviewed on an ongoing basis. Apply Now!

We are seeking a committed and skilled Safeguarding Manager to join our team at OAJW. This is a highly regarded role at the heart of our school, where safeguarding underpins everything we do. OAJW is an incredibly special place to both learn and work, with a warm and welcoming atmosphere that is felt by students, staff and families alike. We are proud of our strong culture of safeguarding, shaped by our dedicated 360 pastoral team and wider staff. If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference, we would warmly encourage you to apply.

About Us

Oasis Academy John Williams is a vibrant and ambitious community, serving just over 860 young people in modern, exceptionally well-maintained buildings. As part of the Oasis Community Learning family, we are committed to delivering exceptional education that helps every student thrice – academically, socially and emotionally.

In our most recent inspection, in September 2023, we were once again judged to be a Good school, reflecting our consistent commitment to high standards and inclusive excellence.

We are proud to be the school of choice for our local community, a fact demonstrated by being oversubscribed for several years. Our context is richly diverse: 22% of our students have special educational needs, 45% are disadvantaged, and 63% are White British. This diversity enriches our culture and fuels our determination to ensure that every young person—regardless of background or starting point—receives the support, challenge and care they need to flourish.

Our commitment to inclusion sits at the heart of everything we do. We work intentionally to help our young people develop an understanding and appreciation of difference, ensuring they grow into respectful, empathetic and socially aware individuals. Through daily Personal Development sessions, we support students to become well rounded, confident and responsible young adults who are ready to face the challenges of life beyond school and contribute positively to their communities throughout their lives.

Why Join Oasis Academy John Williams?

At Oasis Academy John Williams, you will join a supportive, forward-thinking, and well-resourced school community, where staff wellbeing and student success are at the heart of everything we do. We offer:

• A rewarding role with the chance to make a lasting difference to students’ lives
• A strong sense of community, with colleagues who genuinely care and support one another
• Daily departmental briefings and a structured coaching programme
• High-quality, personalised CPD to support your professional growth
• Regular staff forums and social events
• A thoughtfully calendarised academic year to support workload balance
• State of the art buildings and learning facilities
• Centralised behaviour systems
• Free access to a fully equipped on-site gym and sports facilities
• On-site parking
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Health Shield Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme

Apply Now!

Please submit your application via eTeach by 9am on Thursday 25 June 2026.

Interviews will take place in the week commencing Monday 29 June 2026 at Oasis Academy John Williams.

Early applications are encouraged, as strong candidates may result in early closure of this vacancy.

We warmly welcome enquiries. Please contact the Academy office or visit our website for more information.

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

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks and a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis Community Learning ethos. Oasis Community Learning supports Equal Opportunities Employment.

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 Oasis Academy John Williams

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 860 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Oasis Academy John Williams website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/oasis-academy-john-williams

Oasis Academy John Williams is a secondary academy in South Bristol which currently serves just over 880 young people. We are housed in a modern new build [opened in September 2010] with a host of subject specialist rooms and in December 2016 we further enhanced our facilities with a state of the art AstroTurf and tartan-running strip. The Academy is part of the Oasis South West Cluster which has three established secondary schools ( John Williams, Brislighton and Brighstowe) and two additional new start up Free Schools ( Daventry Road and Temple Quarter) opening very soon. Our last Ofsted inspection was in September 2017 where we were again judged to be a ‘Good’ school with ‘Outstanding’ Leadership and Management. Our student population is 84% White British, 15% SEN, 43% Disadvantaged and 32% FSM. We are proud to be the school of choice for so many in our local community and we have been heavily over-subscribed for the past seven years. We have a strong, supportive staff team committed to raising standards for all our students. Our centrally planned and knowledge-rich curriculum is implemented through evidence-based T&L, rooted in the science of learning and principles of Rosenshine. You will be at the forefront of education technology through the Oasis Horizons project which includes the use of 32GB 8th generation Wi-Fi enabled iPads by all staff and students.

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