Safeguarding Officer

Bridgwater College Academy, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4QY

6 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  25 November 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  19 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week, 5 days a week.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,597

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who:

• Has proven experience working in safeguarding, social care, education, or a related field.
• Demonstrates excellent communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills.
• Has up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding legislation and Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).
• Can manage sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• Is passionate about improving the lives of young people and committed to promoting equality and inclusion.
• A relevant qualification in safeguarding, child protection, or social work would be an advantage.

What the school offers its staff

Why Join Us?

As part of the Bridgwater and Taunton College Trust, you will benefit from:

• A supportive and inclusive working environment
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• A generous Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of over 24%
• Access to an employee reward scheme, including high-street discounts and a staff wellbeing centre.

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

Bridgwater College Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. Our mission is that all children achieve. A criminal disclosure check will be requested for any applicant who is offered a position.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Bridgwater College Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 16
• Education phase: Through
• School size: 1576 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bridgwater College Academy website
• Email address: recruitment@btc-trust.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bridgwater-college-academy

Bridgwater College Academy is a mixed all-through Academy which combines both primary and secondary education for pupils aged 3 to 16. The academy, which is sponsored by Bridgwater College, is located in Bridgwater, Somerset, England.

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