Safeguarding & Welfare Keyworker

Lipson Co-operative Academy, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 7PG

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  12 October 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  26 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time (Can be done as a job share): Full time Monday to Friday, Term Time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: NJC Scale E, £30,024 - £33,143 (£25,559 - £28,214 actual salary)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We’re looking for someone who sees safeguarding not as a job title, but as a calling. We don’t just want someone who can tick safeguarding boxes. We’re looking for someone who believes that every young person deserves to feel safe, valued and able to succeed.

At Lipson, safeguarding isn’t a bolt-on — it’s the heartbeat of our school. You’ll join a team that works hard, cares deeply, and looks after one another. Your wellbeing matters here, just as much as the wellbeing of our students.

This role will stretch you, inspire you, and sometimes challenge you — but you’ll never do it alone. You’ll be part of a community that looks out for one another and celebrates the difference we make every day.

No school experience? No problem. We welcome people from all walks of life – youth workers, sports coaches, creatives, graduates, career-changers – anyone with the passion and resilience to support young people.

"I had no previous experience working with children and was in fact a supermarket delivery driver before joining Lipson. From day 1 the training and support I received has been incredible. I have had all the guidance and nurturing required to become part of students' journeys at this amazing school. I have much to be thankful for." Calum

We are more than a school — we’re a family. At Lipson Co-operative Academy, we strive to create a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment for all students and staff.

"After studying Psychology at University, I joined Lipson Co-operative Academy as a Learning Mentor—a role that quickly became a turning point in my career journey. Supporting students through one-to-one sessions and targeted interventions allowed me to apply my understanding of behaviour and emotional wellbeing in a meaningful, practical way.

Within my first year the school’s inclusive and supportive ethos inspired me to take the next step, and I am now training to become an English teacher. I’m grateful for the experiences and encouragement I received at Lipson, which have helped shape the teacher I aspire to be." Grace

If you’ve got the heart, the resilience and the drive to help our students thrive, we’d love to meet you.

We think we are on to something special here at Lipson; come and join us and be the one that makes the difference.

What the school offers its staff

By joining us, you’ll benefit from:

• A strong culture of safeguarding and student welfare
• A passionate and collaborative pastoral and inclusion team
• Regular CPD and opportunities to grow your professional expertise
• A supportive leadership team who share your values
• The chance to make a real, daily difference in young people’s lives
• A vibrant, supportive culture where staff genuinely love coming to work.

Flexible working opportunities

Part time working available on request.

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

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

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

Safeguarding & Welfare Keyworker Recruitment Pack October 2025.pdf - 2.09 MB (opens in new tab)

About Lipson Co-operative Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1096 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Lipson Co-operative Academy website
• Email address: hr@lipson.plymouth.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01752 671318
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/lipson-co-operative-academy

Arranging a visit to Lipson Co-operative Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@lipson.plymouth.sch.uk.

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