Job Description
Student Experience & Safeguarding Officer Salary: £25,906 - £27,602 per annum Scale 6 Actual £29,226 - £31,139 per annum Scale 6 FTE *Plus 17.3% Employer pension Contribution Contractual hours: 37 Basis: Full-time Hours Package: The College group offers a range of benefits including a defined benefit pension scheme. Please see the website for further details. Job category/type: Maternity Cover - Term Time Only (TTO) Job Description: Based at Taunton College, the Student Experience & Safeguarding Officer plays a pivotal role in coordinating wellbeing and safeguarding support for students across the College. Working closely with the Safeguarding Team Leader, the Student Experience & Safeguarding Officer is responsible for triaging referrals, ensuring timely and appropriate support is provided, and maintaining a calm and effective approach under pressure. This role is central to supporting students - particularly those from vulnerable groups - by addressing a wide range of issues that may affect their learning and overall college experience. The Student Experience & Safeguarding Officer provides one-to-one and group guidance and mentoring, signposting students to internal services or external agencies, helping to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment across the college group. UCS College Group offer a range of fantastic employee benefits (pro rata for part time staff) including: Generous pension scheme Competitive holiday entitlement Dedicated CPD days 2 wellbeing days 2-week Christmas closure On-site discounted gym Free parking UCS Extra discount package, this includes top retailers, supermarkets, holidays, entertainment packages and much more! Closing Date: 12 midnight, Sunday 11 October 2026.