You must have proven safeguarding experience in a pastoral or wellbeing role, with a strong understanding of statutory procedures, ideally within a school setting.

The successful applicant must be reliable, dependable and committed to maintaining high professional standards together with a discreet and confidential nature, particularly when handling sensitive safeguarding matters.

The Pastoral and Safeguarding Officer plays an essential role in the effective and timely management of pastoral and safeguarding concerns, ensuring a proactive and responsive safeguarding culture. They are responsible for monitoring and managing safeguarding referrals through CPOMs, ensuring that all interventions align with child protection legislation and statutory guidance, including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) and Working Together to Safeguard Children.

In addition to case management, the post holder will provide administrative and organisational support in the management of safeguarding records, ensuring accuracy and compliance in pupil safeguarding files and child protection matters. They will work closely with the wider pastoral team, supporting a safe, inclusive, and nurturing school environment where student welfare remains the highest priority.

Located centrally in its cosmopolitan setting drawing pupils from across the area including outlying suburbs and the lower Dales, Bradford Grammar School is a flagship for independent co-education in the North. Above all, BGS is a happy school and a uniquely rewarding place to work.

Bradford Grammar School believes in providing every opportunity for its pupils to embrace academic, sporting and creative excellence within an inspirational, caring environment, in which happiness is the key to success.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 2 November 2025

We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Successful applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory employment references.