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Safeguarding Officer

Huish Episcopi Academy -
Langport

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Job details

Full-time
£30,734.88 a year

Benefits

Company pension

Qualifications

Collaboration with schools and educational staff
Child welfare experience
Organisational skills
Safeguarding procedures
Child safeguarding
Safeguarding compliance in education
Student welfare

Full job description

Salary

£30,734.88 actual salary (£33,882 FTE)

Contractual hours

37.5

Basis

Full Time

Region

Langport

Job category/type

Support Staff

Date posted

21/07/2026

Job reference

REQ005524

Safeguarding Officer

37.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
Salary: £30,734.88 actual salary (£33,882 FTE)

At Huish Episcopi Academy, we are committed to ensuring every student feels safe, supported and able to thrive. We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Safeguarding Officer to join our pastoral team and play a key role in promoting the welfare, wellbeing and protection of our students.

Working closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), Heads of Year, Attendance Officer and wider pastoral team, you will coordinate safeguarding support for vulnerable students, manage safeguarding concerns and referrals, and work with families and external agencies to secure positive outcomes for young people.

This is a rewarding and varied role requiring excellent communication, sound professional judgement and a commitment to ensuring that every child receives the support they need to succeed.

We are looking for someone who:

Has experience of managing safeguarding concerns within an educational, social care or children's services environment.
Has experience of working with external agencies and multi-agency safeguarding processes.
Can build positive relationships with students, families, colleagues and external professionals.
Has excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
Can identify risks, analyse information and coordinate effective support for vulnerable students.
Is resilient, professional and able to remain calm when dealing with sensitive and complex situations.
Shares our commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and improving outcomes for all young people.

We can offer:

The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people.
A supportive and collaborative pastoral team.
High-quality professional development and training opportunities.
Excellent family-friendly policies.
Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
The opportunity to work within United Learning, one of the UK's leading academy trusts.

About Huish Episcopi Academy

Huish Episcopi Academy is part of United Learning, a large and successful group of schools committed to providing an excellent education for every child. We are driven by a belief that all students can achieve and deserve the very best support, care and opportunities to succeed.

Huish Episcopi Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

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