Job Title: Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Actual Annual Salary: £30,514 - £33,745 (Based on hours and term time only working weeks)
Full Time Equivalent Salary: £34,740 - £38,419 (CLF Grade E). Based on 37 hours per week, all year round.
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract Until 31 August 2026
Hours: Part-time, 24.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday / Term time only + Inset Days
Additional role info: Working Pattern = Preferably Monday to Friday 09:30 – 14:30 but may have some flexibility around this. Please feel free to call to discuss prior to applying.
Provisional Start Date: 1 September 2025
A fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead to join a large Primary academy in East Bristol:
This is the perfect opportunity for an individual who has a dynamic nature with innovative ideas on how to improve the safeguarding and outcomes for all our students. If you describe yourself as passionate for supporting children and young people in need with an understanding of the national issues in relation to safeguarding, then we’d love to hear from you!
About you:
You will hold:
• Knowledge and understanding of current and national issues in relation to safeguarding.
• Proven experience of working with children or young people.
• Able to work with parents, external agencies, and the wider community to take a proactive approach to safeguarding.
• A dynamic nature with innovative ideas and a passion for securing positive outcomes for all students.
• A keen interest in working with children and young people and a commitment to improving the life chances of students.
• Under the guidance of the Designated Safeguarding Lead, the successful postholder will work to ensure our practices align with current trends and national guidance.
Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.
Why work at Begbrook Primary Academy:
Begbrook Primary Academy is a three-form entry primary school with a pre-school, situated in Stapleton, on the outskirts of Bristol. Our school population is culturally, socially and economically diverse. We are an inclusive school, and we recognise the many different barriers to learning that can exist. We pride ourselves on our school values of being kind, safe, respectful and ambitious.
We are situated on the edge of Snuff Mills, a beautiful and historic section of the Frome Valley walkway that is rich in nature. Our school is set within extensive grounds, comprising of a large school field, conservation area, meadow, orchard, four playground spaces including trim trails and a multi-use games area.
Why work at CLF?
We are a diverse and inclusive community of 35 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.
We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters. Over 73% of the students who attend City Academy Bristol are from global majority groups, so we particularly encourage applicants from those groups in order to represent the students we serve, as well as wider underrepresented groups including gender, transgender, age disability, sexual orientation or religion.
We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
What we can offer you:
• Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Generous annual leave.
• A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in-role/wider-trust development opportunities.
• Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
• A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
• Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking plus many more!
Recruitment timeline:
• Closing Date: 30 June 2025 @11.59pm
• Short-listing: 30 June 2025
• Interviews: 3 July 2025
We welcome visits from potential candidates. If you would like to arrange a school visit prior to the closing date, please contact the academy/site directly to arrange a suitable appointment.
As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs – a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form.
Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored through this role, where it meets the minimum salary threshold set out by government, based on the hours required. Candidates are advised to check for the latest visa and work permit requirements that may apply.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out.
