A093a Student Safeguarding Officer at Gloucestershire College

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/GC/59721

Location

Llanthony Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 5JQ

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£31,457.54 - £33,472.35 Annually (FTE)

Closing Date

Midnight, Mon 1st Jun, 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

10 June 2026

Interview Date(s) 10 June 2026

About this Role

You will act as a key point of contact for safeguarding concerns, managing student cases and working with external agencies to ensure timely, appropriate support. You’ll provide one-to-one guidance, respond to crisis situations, and work closely with Student Mentors, colleagues, parents and carers to remove barriers to learning. You’ll also deliver safeguarding training and awareness sessions, contribute to college initiatives and events, and lead on a specialist safeguarding theme to help create a safe, inclusive and supportive environment for all students.

About You

Safeguarding training — GSCP Level 3 Child Protection qualification or equivalent experience
Multi‑agency work — Experience contributing to or leading meetings such as CIN, CP, or TAF
Safeguarding practice — Skilled in:
- Responding appropriately when a child discloses abuse
- Completing risk assessments and creating safety plans
- Keeping accurate and up‑to‑date safeguarding records