Family Support and Child Protection Lead


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Southampton, SO19 2DW
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	11 Sept 2026
Closing date:	11 Oct 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Has experience of working with vulnerable children and families.

• Has a strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.

• Is an excellent communicator who quickly builds trust and positive relationships.

• Can work effectively with external agencies and professionals.

• Is organised, resilient and committed to improving outcomes for children.

What the school offers its staff

• A welcoming and supportive team

• A strong safeguarding culture

• Excellent professional development opportunities

• The opportunity to make a lasting difference to children and families

• A school community that is committed to inclusion, nature and high aspirations

• 10% discount on BH Live Active leisure centre memberships

• Annual flu vouchers

• Wellbeing initiatives, including weekly staff refreshments

• Optional free school lunchtime meal (in exchange for short period of lunchtime supervision)

• LGPS pensions with significant level of school contribution

• Subsidised hot breakfast options every Friday

• Option to apply for a 'Blue Light' card for a variety of discounts

Commitment to safeguarding

Ludlow Junior School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. As part of the selection process, we will consider any transferable risks as outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks

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