Job Description Stowupland High School Address: Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 4BQ Salary: £37,280 - £40,777 per annum (pro rata) Hours: 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, term time only Contract: Permanent, required to start July 2026 Reference: 8998 Stowupland High School are looking for a committed practitioner to join our Pastoral team as a Safeguarding and Welfare Officer. We need someone with a passion for and understanding of the welfare and wellbeing of young people, to enable them to secure great outcomes and lead a happy and fulfilling life. About us We are at a very exciting stage of our development. We have transformed the culture and ethos of the school, creating a community with genuine mutual respect at the heart of all it does. Our desire is for every student to reach the highest standards of academic achievement and personal responsibility, and to enjoy a fully rounded education which is an exceptional preparation for life. What can we offer you? Our warm, welcoming and friendly students have already bought into the significantly heightened expectations of behaviour, and our cohesive staff team have created an enviable learning environment. We need committed, creative and energetic colleagues to join us. If you think this role might be for you, then we would welcome your application. For more information Please read the Job Description (pdf). For any queries or an informal discussion about the role, please contact us by either calling 01449 674827 or by emailing enquiries@stowuplandhighschool.co.uk To find out more about the school, please visit our website. How to apply To apply, please submit your completed Application Form (Word) by email to mcoppen@stowuplandhighschool.co.uk Closing date: 9.00 am, 2 June 2026. Interview date: 5 June 2026. Promoted as SPJ (Standard Plus Job) on Suffolk Jobs Direct. Oxlip Learning Partnership safeguards and promotes the welfare of students and requires all staff and visitors to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants. About the Team IMPORTANT PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING To apply, please follow the application process detailed above. This job does not have a Suffolk Jobs Direct online application form. The 'Apply Now' button below only allows you to submit a job alert, not an online application.