Family Support and Child Protection Lead

37 hours per week

Overview

Full-time, Term Time Only, Permanent

Grade 9 (SCP 31-35)

£43,150 - £47,664 per annum, pro rata (£37,258 - £41,156 actual salary per annum based on 44.9 paid weeks)

Ludlow Junior School is seeking to appoint a highly motivated, compassionate and skilled Family Support and Child Protection Lead to join our dedicated team.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant difference to the lives of children and families within our thriving five-form entry junior school.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about safeguarding children, building positive relationships with families and removing barriers that prevent children from achieving their full potential.

The successful candidate will:

• Act as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Lead on day-to-day child protection and safeguarding matters.
• Work closely with Children's Services and a range of external agencies.
• Coordinate support for vulnerable children and families.
• Deliver family support programmes, coffee mornings and parent workshops.
• Help strengthen the partnership between home and school.
• Champion early intervention and preventative support.

We are looking for someone who:

• 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.

In return, we offer:

• 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, nurture and high aspirations.
• LGPS pension with significant employer contribution
• 10% discount on BH Live Active leisure centre membership
• Wellbeing initiatives, including weekly staff refreshments
• Option to apply for a 'Blue Light' card for various discounts
• Annual flu vaccination voucher
• Optional free lunchtime meal (in exchange for brief lunchtime supervision)
• Subsidised hot breakfast every Friday

Choosing the right school to work in is an extremely important decision.  If you would like to arrange a tour of the school, please contact recruitment@ludlowjunior.org.uk 

Salary Details

Salary from £37,258 - £41,156 actual salary per annum based on 44.9 paid weeks

Supporting documents

• Application Form
• Job Description & Person Specification
• Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form

Closing Date and how to apply

Closing date: Friday 2nd October 2026 at midday

Interview date: Wednesday 7th October 2026

Please submit your completed application by email to recruitment@ludlowjunior.org.uk

Safeguarding Statement

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 including an online social media check. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Job reference: FSCPLSEPT2026