Safeguarding Officer

Bridgwater College Academy, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4QY

16 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  2 September 2026

• Closing date

  12 July 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  26 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 36.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: £28,154.65 per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about safeguarding and improving outcomes for children and young people.
• Has experience of working with children, families or vulnerable individuals.
• Can build positive relationships with pupils, parents/carers, staff and external professionals.
• Has excellent communication, organisational and record-keeping skills.
• Can manage sensitive situations with professionalism, integrity and empathy.

What the school offers its staff

Why Join Bridgwater College Academy?

• Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions of more than 19%
• Employee Reward platform, including high-street discounts and a staff wellbeing centre.
• Free on-site parking
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people.

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.

At Bridgwater College Academy, we believe every child deserves to feel safe, valued and supported to achieve their full potential. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Safeguarding Officer to join our safeguarding team and play a key role in protecting and promoting the welfare of our students.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Bridgwater College Academy at an important stage in its ongoing improvement journey. We are looking for a proactive and resilient professional who is passionate about supporting children and young people and helping to build on the safeguarding culture already established within the Academy.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of students, families and the wider school community while contributing to the continued development of effective safeguarding and early help practices.

About the Role

As Safeguarding Officer, you will support the Academy by coordinating safeguarding and child protection processes, working directly with pupils and families, and liaising with a range of external agencies. You will play an important role in ensuring safeguarding concerns are identified, recorded and responded to effectively, while helping to promote a culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility.

Commitment to safeguarding

Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust is dedicated 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. This post is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974).  A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all applicants, which will include a check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). 

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.

BCA Safeguarding Officer JD.pdf - 244 KB (opens in new tab)

Safeguarding Officer Recruitment Pack.pdf - 269 KB (opens in new tab)

About Bridgwater College Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 16
• Education phase: All through school
• School size: 1576 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bridgwater College Academy website
• Email address: emily.cornish@btc-trust.org
• Phone number: 01278 727327
• 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 and Taunton College, is located in Bridgwater, Somerset, England.

Arranging a visit to Bridgwater College Academy

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

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