• Location: Bristol

• Start: January 2027

• Contract: Permanent

• Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

• Working pattern: Typically 08:00–16:00, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break. Occasional flexibility may be required.

• Salary: £38,000–£45,000 per annum, depending on experience

A Bristol school is seeking a proactive Safeguarding Lead to help ensure pupils feel safe, supported and able to access the help they need. The role would suit someone who is organised, approachable and confident working with a range of professionals.

Why Join the School?

• A supportive and professional staff team

• Opportunities to build on your safeguarding experience

• Access to training and development

• School pension scheme and staff wellbeing support

About the Role

You will respond to safeguarding concerns and work with staff, families and external agencies to ensure appropriate support is in place. Responsibilities include:

• Assessing and recording concerns

• Coordinating referrals and monitoring follow-up actions

• Maintaining accurate, confidential safeguarding records

• Supporting staff with reporting procedures and training

• Contributing to safeguarding reviews and policy updates

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in safeguarding, child protection or pastoral work

• Knowledge of current safeguarding guidance

• Strong interpersonal and administrative skills

• Good judgement and discretion

• Relevant safeguarding training

If you are shortlisted, you will be contacted within 48 hours. All interviews are subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.