Safeguarding Support Officer – Ravensthorpe CE; VC Junior School

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Hours
27.30 - 30 Hours Per Week, Term Time Only

Organisation
Schools

Directorate
Primary Schools

Service Area
Ravensthorpe CE (C) Junior School

Number of Jobs
1

Location(s)
Myrtle Road, Ravensthorpe, Dewsbury WF13 3AS

Position type
Temporary

Length of contract
Until 31st December 2026 with the hope to extend this further.

Grade
8

Salary
£20,254 - £21,289 (based on 27.5 hours)

Advert Wording:
Ravensthorpe CE (VC) Junior School is a four‑form entry school situated in an ethnically and religiously diverse community. We are very proud of the progress that all of our pupils make during their time with us, which is evidenced in our excellent SATs results over recent years. In our most recent Ofsted inspection (February 2023), we were graded Good: ‘Pupils are safe and happy at this friendly, welcoming school.

Their conduct is exemplary in lessons and around school.’
Ours is a highly inclusive church school and spirituality underpins our values and culture. The Headteacher and Governors wish to appoint a highly motivated Safeguarding Support Officer to work with our Pastoral Team in leading and supporting the safeguarding needs of families and pupils. We are a vibrant and happy community committed to nurturing and developing each child and member of staff to achieve their best.
The role is between 27.5 and 30 hours; this can be discussed with the Headteacher at interview.

We Can

Offer:

• A Church school at the heart of our diverse community
• Children who are motivated and enthusiastic and who enjoy coming to school
• Supportive parents who work well with the school
• A supportive Pastoral Team with a Safeguarding Lead, Community Development Worker and Attendance Officer
• A leadership team that is happy to support your personal development

More information can be found on our school website.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff are subject to an enhanced DBS check. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

If you require further information about the role, or to arrange a visit, please contact our Business Manager Natalie Stalmach on

Please return completed application forms via email to the Business Manager. Letters of application should be no more than two sides of A4, Ariel, font size 12.

This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

Closing date
06 January 2026, 9:00 AM

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