Welfare and Safeguarding Officer

St John's CofE Primary School, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD4 6JF

28 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  3 November 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  6 October 2025

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: Band 7 - 37 hours- term time only
• Additional allowances:

  Band 7 - 37 hours- term time only

Welfare and Safeguarding Officer job summary

You will contribute to the development and implementation of safeguarding policies and strategies, support vulnerable pupils, and help foster a nurturing environment where children feel valued and respected. Your work will be central to ensuring that safeguarding is embedded in our school culture and that all children are given the opportunity to flourish emotionally, socially, and academically.

Our ideal candidate will be a compassionate and proactive team player. You should have a proven ability to build trusting relationships with children and families, a strong understanding of safeguarding procedures, and a commitment to continuous professional development. Above all, you will share our belief that every child deserves to feel safe, happy, and inspired to learn.

“St John’s is a special place and we need a special sort of person;

someone with sparkle in their eyes.”

School Councillor, Year 4

As our Welfare and Safeguarding Officer, you will:

• Play a fundamental role in shaping the emotional wellbeing, safety, and future of our children, ensuring every child feels secure and supported.
• Be part of a highly successful network of schools both locally and nationally, sharing best practices and contributing to a culture of care and excellence.
• Receive bespoke training and ongoing support to help you grow professionally and become a leading voice in safeguarding and pastoral care.
• Bring innovative ideas to our safeguarding strategy and wellbeing initiatives, helping us create a nurturing environment where every child can thrive.

“Here at St John’s, within the context of Christian beliefs and practice, our children and their families always come first. We value our children’s feelings, creativeness and success in their learning equally, helping each child’s love of learning grow, whilst also developing their interior posture.”

Andrew Knight, Headteacher

To be our Welfare and Safeguarding Officer at St John’s, you’ll need more than just experience—you’ll need heart.

You’ll have a warm smile that reassures every child they are seen, heard, and valued.

• You’ll create a safe haven within our school, especially for those whose lives beyond the gates may feel uncertain or unsettled.
• You’ll carry a deep passion for helping children grow—not just academically, but emotionally and socially.
• You’ll feel the lump in your throat when a child overcomes a challenge, knowing you helped make that moment possible.
• You’ll laugh along with the children’s jokes—even when they don’t quite make sense—because connection matters more than punchlines.
• You’ll be prepared to feel loved, trusted, and truly important—not just by our children, but by their families too.

This role is about being a constant, caring presence in a child’s life. If you believe every child deserves to feel safe, supported, and inspired, we’d love to welcome you to our St John’s family.

“From the moment I walked in the door on my visit,

I knew this was the place I wanted to work.”

NQT

I had the pleasure of working at St. John's Primary School as a supply teacher,

and it was an absolutely fantastic experience.

This school is truly special.

What stood out the most to me was the strong sense of

community among the staff.

Everyone works together as a team, fostering an environment where the

wellbeing of pupils and colleagues is genuinely prioritized.

The leaders are empathetic, understanding, and incredibly supportive.

Support staff are always helping you with a smile.

There’s a wholesome atmosphere that makes you feel valued

and part of something bigger.

The professionalism at St. John's is exemplary.

The team maintains the highest standards in education,

all while remembering the human element—

ensuring that everyone, from pupils to staff,

feels seen, heard, and cared for.

If you’re looking for a school that nurtures not only academic growth

but also emotional and social wellbeing,

St. John's Primary School is a shining example

of what education should look like.

It was a privilege to work there, and I’d recommend it to any teacher

or parent without hesitation.

Mrs T - Supply Teacher

St John’s

Life in all its fullness at its heart

John 10:10

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 have a duty of care to ensure all of our children are safe. In school we do this by making sure that everyone who comes into the building is suitable for working with children.

Due to safer recruitment guidelines, applications will only be considered on our official application forms which are available from the Career Opportunities tab of our website www.stjohnsceprimary.co.uk.

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 St John's CofE Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 466 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St John's CofE Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-john-s-cofe-primary-school-bradford

Our school serves its community by providing an education of the highest quality within the context of Christian belief and practice. At St John’s we pride ourselves on our knowledge of our children: the children come first in all that we do. We work hard to know every child, to know their strengths and interests, so that their learning is always challenging and interesting. We work closely with families to ensure that our families are empowered to support their children within and beyond school.

We are a popular two-form entry primary school with a nursery. The school is situated in exceptional grounds and draws children primarily from Bierley and the Holmewood estate. The team at St John’s work hard to ensure our curriculum is inspiring for our children, responding to their needs both academically and personally, building individual, independent children as they leave our school.

We are proud to be part of the Bradford Diocesan Academies Trust (BDAT) family of schools. If you would like more information about our school or BDAT, you can browse our website or visit the BDAT website.

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