Safeguarding Officer

Brymore Academy, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2NB

12 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  4 January 2027

• Closing date

  9 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  28 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time, term time
• Contract type: Fixed term - Up to 12 Months - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: Band 07, Point 13

What skills and experience we're looking for

About The Role

Are you passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children and young people? We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Safeguarding Officer to play a key role in promoting the safety, welfare and wellbeing of all students at Brymore Academy. Working closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), you will be a trusted point of contact for safeguarding concerns, helping to ensure that vulnerable children receive the support and protection they need.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone with strong safeguarding knowledge, excellent communication skills and a commitment to achieving the very best outcomes for young people. You will work collaboratively with staff, families and external agencies to coordinate support, manage safeguarding records and contribute to creating a safe and inclusive learning environment for every student.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a primary point of contact for staff and students regarding safeguarding concerns.
• Support the Designated Safeguarding Lead in leading safeguarding and child protection practices across the academy.
• Manage referrals to external agencies and attend multi-agency meetings, including Child Protection Conferences and review meetings.
• Maintain accurate, confidential and up-to-date safeguarding and child protection records.
• Work closely with families, school staff and partner agencies to secure positive outcomes for vulnerable children and young people.
• Provide guidance and support to staff on safeguarding and child protection matters.
• Support pupils experiencing emotional wellbeing challenges, including low mood and anxiety.
• Contribute to safeguarding training, policy development and the promotion of a strong safeguarding culture throughout the academy.

What the school offers its staff

What We Offer

We care about our staff and are committed to creating a positive and supportive working environment. In addition to salary, we offer:

• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of over 19%

• Employee Reward Scheme, including high street discounts and access to a staff wellbeing centre
• The opportunity to work in a unique and highly regarded day and boarding academy.

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to on-site gym facilities at selected locations

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

Brymore Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and therefore this post requires a criminal background check via the disclosure procedure.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

BRY Safeguarding Officer JD.pdf - 170 KB (opens in new tab)

About Brymore Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 17
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 327 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 17
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Brymore Academy website
• Email address: recruitment@btc-trust.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/brymore-academy

Brymore is a State Boarding School for boys aged 11 - 17 set in its own 60 acre site in the Quantocks, an area of outstanding natural beauty, with a working farm, gardens, workshops and sports facilities which are fully utilised in the delivery of the curriculum to over 320 students of which 130 are boarders. The school is currently expanding and this is an exciting time in Brymore’s development.

Arranging a visit to Brymore Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@btc-trust.org.

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