About Us

About the School

Brighton Aldridge Community Academy (BACA) is a dynamic and forward-thinking secondary school offering a unique blend of academic excellence, vocational training, and personal development. Located in a state-of-the-art £30 million campus, BACA boasts cutting-edge facilities including specialist science labs, creative media suites, sports academies, and green, sustainable architecture. The academy has built strong partnerships with professional organisations such as Sussex Cricket and Latest TV, providing students with real-world experience in sport, media, and construction through its renowned academies. With a curriculum that nurtures resilience, creativity, teamwork, and entrepreneurship—supported by initiatives like the BACA 100 enrichment programme and are well-prepared for future success. Rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, BACA is committed to high-quality education, career readiness, and strong community engagement, making it a standout choice for families in Brighton and beyond

Job Description

🔎 Are you passionate about safeguarding and committed to ensuring every child feels safe, supported, and able to thrive?

At Brighton Aldridge Community Academy, we believe that safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are looking for an experienced, compassionate, and highly organised Safeguarding Officer and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) to join our dedicated Inclusion team and play a vital role in protecting and supporting our students.

Working closely with the Assistant Principal for Safeguarding and Inclusion, you will help lead our safeguarding provision, ensuring that children and young people receive the support they need to succeed both academically and personally. You will work collaboratively with staff, families, and external agencies to coordinate effective safeguarding interventions, attend multi-agency meetings, and contribute to creating a culture where every student feels safe, valued, and heard.

Alongside your safeguarding responsibilities, you will act as the academy's Lead First Aider, overseeing the provision of first aid, maintaining accurate medical records, coordinating first aid training, and ensuring students' medical needs are managed effectively and compassionately throughout the school day.

This is an incredibly rewarding opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, builds positive relationships with young people and professionals alike, and is committed to making a genuine difference in the lives of children and families.

🔍 What We're Looking For

✅ Experience working within safeguarding, child protection, education, social care or a similar environment

✅ A sound understanding of safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance, including Keeping Children Safe in Education (or the willingness to develop this knowledge)

✅ Experience working with multi-agency professionals and supporting vulnerable children and families

✅ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to build effective relationships with students, parents, colleagues and external agencies

✅ Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage sensitive information accurately and confidentially

✅ The ability to remain calm, professional and resilient when dealing with challenging situations

✅ A recognised First Aid qualification (or willingness to undertake training) and a commitment to promoting student health and wellbeing

🌟 Why Join Brighton Aldridge Community Academy?

At Brighton Aldridge Community Academy, you'll become part of a collaborative and inclusive community where safeguarding and student wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do. Guided by Aldridge Education's values of excellence, integrity, equality and teamwork, you'll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of young people while continuing to develop professionally within a supportive environment.

📨 If you're ready to help make a real difference to the lives of young people every day, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and particularly encourage applications from underrepresented demographics.

Further details about the role including the full job description and person specification can be found in the document link at the bottom of the page.

Completing The Application

Candidates will need to create an account and are asked to complete all the standard information required on the application form. Please also address the mission alignment and capacity to meet the requirements of the Essential and Desirable criteria of the Person Specification and Job Description. CVs are not accepted as part of the application process.

We may interview candidates ahead of the closing date so early application is advised. The Academy reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advertised closing date. The advert may be closed at any time.

Important Application Notice

To apply for our roles, you must use a laptop, tablet, or computer. Mobile phones are not supported for submitting applications.

Please register using your personal email address. Work email addresses will not be accepted.

Disclaimer

Any unsolicited CV`s sent to any member of our HR team on a speculative basis will not be recognised nor will we accept liability for any fee or commission should we subsequently employ a candidate who applied to us directly or was introduced by an instructed agency that may also have been submitted speculatively by an uninstructed agency.

Please note we only accept applications submitted via Every HR Candidate Portal

About Aldridge Education

BACA is a member of the Aldridge Education family of schools, which locally also includes AAL, PACA and Dukes.

Aldridge Education is a charitable Trust of entrepreneurial community schools and colleges that help young people to reach their potential. We support our schools’ Principals and teachers in rapidly improving the quality of education on offer at early years, primary, secondary and sixth-form levels in order to transform the life-chances of our students

Operating Norms

We believe that the way we operate at all times and with all partners is of paramount importance.

Our Agreed Operating Norms Are As Follows

We are Aldridge Education

The standard is excellence We champion equality We’re in the work together We behave with integrity We lead by example We use time well

References

In line with our safer recruitment policy and KCSIE 2026 we cannot accept personal email addresses for referees in all cases two professional references are required. We cannot accept two references from the same employer. Please provide your current or most recent employer.

Candidates are advised that references will be taken up immediately after shortlisting. Candidates are asked to ensure that their referees are aware of the need to respond within the timescale set. In all cases two professional references are required.

Safeguarding Statement

Aldridge Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

A copy of Aldridge Education’s Child Protection policy is available on our website at www.aldridgeeducation.org

Following successful application, Aldridge Education will conduct the necessary prohibition checks for all teaching staff, as well as for all candidates undertaking regulated activity.

If you are shortlisted for the position you are applying for, you will be required to complete a Declaration giving details of any relevant criminal offences and other relevant information relating to our safeguarding duty. Further information will be provided on that form.

Given the nature of the Trust’s activities and the regulatory framework it is subject to, any offer of employment will be made conditional upon a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and barred list check conducted by the Trust (where applicable to the role in question). It is an express condition if you are appointed to the role that you join the DBS update service.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This means that while some spent convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed, others may still need to be declared. If a conviction or caution is protected, you do not need to share it, and if you do, it will not be considered. For more details, please see the Ministry of Justice guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975.

Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

More information on The Disclosure & Barring Service can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

Equal Opportunities

To know and adhere to the Darwen Aldridge Community Academy equal opportunities policy and equalities legislation and implement in relation to job responsibilities in employment and service delivery.

Online Social Media Checks

If you are shortlisted for the position, Aldridge Education will carry out online searches, including a review of your social media presence, in line with our safeguarding responsibilities. These checks are conducted in accordance with the statutory guidance outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2026. The purpose of this process is to identify any publicly available information that may present potential safeguarding concerns and to ensure that appropriate due diligence is undertaken.

Data Protection Notice

In accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018, Aldridge Education will process any personal data provided as part of the recruitment process lawfully, fairly, and securely. Such data will be used solely for the purpose of assessing an applicant’s suitability for the role and will be retained only for as long as is necessary to fulfil that purpose. Once the retention period has expired, the data will be securely and irreversibly destroyed in accordance with Aldridge Education’s data protection policies.

More information on GDPR and the Data Protection can be found at Aldridge_Education_Data_Protection_Policy.pdf

Benefits

Key Benefits of working for Aldridge Education

🌟 Join the Aldridge Education Family! 🌟

Looking for a fulfilling career with great perks? Here's why working for Aldridge Education is the right choice for you:

✨ Aldridge Benefits Scheme – Enjoy exclusive offers and discounts tailored just for you!

🚴 Cycle to Work Scheme – Save money and stay fit with our bike-friendly benefits.

💬 Employee Assistance Programme – Your well-being matters! Access free, confidential support whenever you need it.

⏰ Flexible Working Opportunities – Balance work and life with flexibility that suits you.

🚗 Free On-Site Parking – No more hunting for parking, we’ve got your spot covered.

🌿 Generous Annual Leave – Start with a great holiday allowance, and it gets even better after 5 years!

🏦 Pension Schemes – Secure your future with access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme.

🤝 Refer a Friend Scheme – Know someone who would love it here? Earn rewards by bringing them on board!

Desired Criteria

Qualifications

Desirable

First Aid at Work

X

Valid UK Drivers Licence

X

Experience, Knowledge And Skills

knowledge of CPOMS or similar safeguarding management systems

X

Awareness of attendance, behaviour and pastoral systems within schools

x

Ability to lead and coordinate first aid provision within a school

x

Personal qualities

Positive, solution-focused approach to challenges

x

Essential Criteria

Qualifications

Essential

Designated Safeguarding Lead (Level 3)

X

Experience, Knowledge And Skills

Experience working with young people

X

Thorough knowledge of safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance, including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE 2026)

X

Knowledge of child protection procedures, thresholds and referral processes

X

Understanding of multi-agency safeguarding arrangements and information-sharing protocols

X

Strong communication and interpersonal skills when working with children, families and professionals

x

Ability to maintain accurate, confidential and timely records

x

Personal qualities

Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

x

High levels of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality

x

Compassionate, approachable and child-centred

x

Reliable, organised and proactive

x

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