Suffolk County Council

Safeguarding and Welfare Officer

Suffolk County Council  •  £37k - £41k/yr  •  Stowmarket, GB (Onsite)  •  8 days ago
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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 (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.

Suffolk County Council

About Suffolk County Council

Reimagine the possibilities.

As one of the largest employers in Suffolk, we have a huge variety of exciting careers to offer people as keen to make a positive impact on the world around them as we are.

As a modern, flexible, and effective council, we’re driven to make a difference to the environment, the communities we serve, and the careers of our people. We explore innovative ways to encourage, respect, and enable everyone to be the best they can be.

By creating meaningful connections with our people and our partner organisations, we’ve built a culture of mutual collaboration, trust, and respect where everyone is supported to be their authentic selves.

We aim to inspire and empower. To improve and evolve. To develop and innovate. To take pride and ownership of the world around us and ensure that we leave a positive and lasting legacy. That’s why it’s time to reimagine a career with the council and take a fresh look at what we can offer you.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Ipswich, GB
Year Founded
1974
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