Safeguarding & Inclusion Officer

About the job

Key information

Salary: Determined by experience, qualifications, skills:

• Grade 12 (approx £23,556 – £26,417 per annum, pro rata or
• Grade 11 approx £27,098 – £30,228 per annum, pro rata

Hours: 8:30am – 3:45pm, with one evening until 4:15pm (34.25 hours per week)

Working Pattern: Term time plus 2 weeks (40 weeks per year)

Contact: Permanent

Start date: Autumn Term 2026

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

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 is in it for me?

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

DBS check

The school is committed to safeguarding children and young people, all posts are offered subject to comprehensive pre-employment clearance.

Supporting documents and information

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged; please contact the Headteacher during the summer holidays to arrange an appointment: karen.parr@oaklandsprimaryschool.co.uk

For more information and an application form, please visit our school website, outlining your skills and experience. Applications by CV will NOT be accepted.

Closing date: Wednesday 9 September 2026

Interviews: Thursday 17 September 2026

Apply on the Oaklands Community Primary School website

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