Safeguarding Manager
Location: Oasis Academy John Williams
Start date: 1st September 2026
Contract: Full-time, Permanent, Term Time plus 2 weeks
Salary: SCP 24-28 [FTE £35,412.00 - £39,152.00; Actual Salary £32,021.30 - £35,403.20]
Applications are being reviewed on an ongoing basis. Apply Now!
We are seeking a committed and skilled Safeguarding Manager to join our team at OAJW. This is a highly regarded role at the heart of our school, where safeguarding underpins everything we do. OAJW is an incredibly special place to both learn and work, with a warm and welcoming atmosphere that is felt by students, staff and families alike. We are proud of our strong culture of safeguarding, shaped by our dedicated 360 pastoral team and wider staff. If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference, we would warmly encourage you to apply.
About Us
Oasis Academy John Williams is a vibrant and ambitious community, serving just over 860 young people in modern, exceptionally well-maintained buildings. As part of the Oasis Community Learning family, we are committed to delivering exceptional education that helps every student thrice – academically, socially and emotionally.
In our most recent inspection, in September 2023, we were once again judged to be a Good school, reflecting our consistent commitment to high standards and inclusive excellence.
We are proud to be the school of choice for our local community, a fact demonstrated by being oversubscribed for several years. Our context is richly diverse: 22% of our students have special educational needs, 45% are disadvantaged, and 63% are White British. This diversity enriches our culture and fuels our determination to ensure that every young person—regardless of background or starting point—receives the support, challenge and care they need to flourish.
Our commitment to inclusion sits at the heart of everything we do. We work intentionally to help our young people develop an understanding and appreciation of difference, ensuring they grow into respectful, empathetic and socially aware individuals. Through daily Personal Development sessions, we support students to become well rounded, confident and responsible young adults who are ready to face the challenges of life beyond school and contribute positively to their communities throughout their lives.
Why Join Oasis Academy John Williams?
At Oasis Academy John Williams, you will join a supportive, forward-thinking, and well-resourced school community, where staff wellbeing and student success are at the heart of everything we do. We offer:
- A rewarding role with the chance to make a lasting difference to students’ lives
- A strong sense of community, with colleagues who genuinely care and support one another
- Daily departmental briefings and a structured coaching programme
- High-quality, personalised CPD to support your professional growth
- Regular staff forums and social events
- A thoughtfully calendarised academic year to support workload balance
- State of the art buildings and learning facilities
- Centralised behaviour systems
- Free access to a fully equipped on-site gym and sports facilities
- On-site parking
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Health Shield Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme
Apply Now!
Please submit your application via eTeach by 9am on Thursday 25 June 2026.
Interviews will take place in the week commencing Monday 29 June 2026 at Oasis Academy John Williams.
Early applications are encouraged, as strong candidates may result in early closure of this vacancy.
We warmly welcome enquiries. Please contact the Academy office or visit our website for more information.
Oasis Academy John Williams is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.