Southampton City Council
Family Support and Child Protection Lead
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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.
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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, nature and high aspirations
- 10% discount on BH Live Active leisure centres 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
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If this role sounds right for you, an application form and supporting documents can be found on our website. To submit your application, or if you have any questions, please contact
Ludlow Junior School is 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. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 7th October 2026 – please keep this day free
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