Organisation: Schools
Directorate: All Through Schools
Service Area: Netherhall Learning Campus
Hours: 37.00 hours per week - Term time plus 5 days
Number of Jobs: 1
Location(s): Nether Hall Avenue, Huddersfield HD5 9PG
Position type: Permanent
Grade: Grade 10
Salary: £33,295 - £35,523 per annum
Safeguarding and Welfare Officer
Grade 10, 37 hours, term time plus 1 week
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Safeguarding & Welfare Officer to join our team. This vital role supports the school in ensuring the safety, wellbeing and personal development of all pupils. Working closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), senior leaders and the pastoral team, you will play a key role in creating a safe, nurturing and aspirational environment for our students.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, supporting the daily management of safeguarding concerns and deputising for the DSL when required.
* Maintain accurate, secure safeguarding records (including CPOMS) and lead on multi‑agency meetings, reports and assessments.
* Provide structured support to pupils and offer expert safeguarding advice to staff.
* Lead support and interventions for LAC students.
* Triage and respond to safeguarding referrals, making direct referrals to external agencies when necessary.
* Contribute to the development and review of safeguarding policies, training materials and the school’s annual safeguarding development plan.
* Deliver and organise safeguarding training for staff, governors, parents and pupils.
* Build strong professional relationships with pupils, families and external agencies, offering outreach and early‑help support where needed.
* Be a visible presence around school, modelling the highest standards of conduct, safeguarding practice and care for students.
About You
You will bring resilience, empathy and excellent communication skills, along with experience working with children, young people and families. You will be confident managing sensitive situations, highly organised, and committed to ongoing professional development. A strong understanding of safeguarding, child protection and multi‑agency processes is essential.
If you would like to request a tour of the school or meet with us informally before applying for the role, please contact Katy Docherty.
For more information on Netherhall Learning Campus, what we can offer and how to apply please visit www.nlconline.org.uk.
Interviews: w/c 27th April 2026
SUCCESS FOR ALL
Netherhall Learning Campus High School
Nether Hall Avenue, Rawthorpe, Huddersfield, HD5 9PG
Telephone: 01484 382140
Email: admin@nlconline.org.uk
This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
Closing date: 17 April 2026, 12:00 PM
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