Safeguarding & Inclusion Officer

Preston Grove, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2DU

Pay:

Meets national minimum wage

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

20/08/2026

What skills and experience we're looking for Oaklands Primary School is seeking to appoint an experienced person to lead on Safeguarding and Inclusion.

Suitable applicants may have worked within schools, Children’s Social Care, the Police or other agencies that support children.

We are looking for a candidate who is:

• Able to work collaboratively and positively with all colleagues
• Be adaptable, innovative, and willing to utilise a range of strategies to support children and families
• Able to have supportive, challenging conversations to advocate for our children
• Committed to taking part in all aspects of school life, including extra-curricular activities and lunchtime duty cover
• Competent in using technology.

What the school offers its staff

• A working pattern in line with school holidays
• A supportive staff team
• A nurturing and inclusive setting where children and staff flourish.

Applications by CV will NOT be accepted.

Commitment to safeguarding Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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