Safety Officer

Shorefields; Tendring; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK is seeking a dedicated Safety Officer to ensure the safe movement of students around the academy. This role involves managing traffic flow, overseeing access protocols, and providing a visible safety presence. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving the school minibus and will receive comprehensive training, competitive benefits, and lifestyle perks. Join us to contribute to a vibrant educational environment while promoting student safety and wellbeing.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Generous benefits

Lifestyle perks

Qualifications

• Experience in managing youth and safety protocols.
• Ability to drive a minibus.
• Strong communication skills for emergency response.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safe movement of students during transitions.
• Manage vehicle access and pedestrian safety.
• Provide first aid and record incidents.

Skills

First Aid

Traffic management

Communication

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC8816910-238S Position Type: School and Child Safety Pay Range: £24,499.74

Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 26/01/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: TBC

Permanent, Full Time

37 hours per week, 45 weeks per year

Immediate start

We are looking for a Safety Officer to join our school. In this role, you will support safe movement around the academy, oversee access and visitor protocols, manage traffic flow at peak times, and respond confidently and appropriately to incidents as they arise.

The role also includes daily minibus driving duties, transporting students safely to and from school, alternative provision, trips and activities (training and assessment provided where required).

Key responsibilities

• Ensuring safe movement of students during arrival, departure and lesson changeovers
• Managing vehicle access and pedestrian safety, including the turning circle and crossings
• Maintaining site security, including gates, perimeters and visitor supervision
• Providing a visible presence to support behaviour, wellbeing and safeguarding
• Administering First Aid when required (training provided) and recording incidents
• Driving the school minibus and ensuring vehicles are clean, safe and roadworthy
• Working closely with staff to respond to emergencies and safety concerns

About Lift Clacton

Lift Clacton is a rapidly improving school at the heart of the community and recently achieved ‘Good’ (June 2024). The school has experienced significant growth and improvement with student numbers now over 1,500. We are committed to providing every child with an excellent education not as a privilege, but as a right. We maintain high expectations, foster a positive school culture, and offer clear teaching and learning practices coupled with a supportive senior leadership team.

What we offer

• Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.
• Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we’ve got you covered.
• Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

Equality, diversity and recruitment information

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered. We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Contact: Saran Vijay, School Operations Manager: [e-mail]

Telephone: [phone]

Address: Pathfields Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 3JL.