Assistant Safeguarding Officer

Summary:

Assistant Safeguarding Officer needed to support safeguarding efforts and ensure student wellbeing.

About the School:

A school with a strong commitment to academic excellence and student development, offering a supportive and inclusive environment with a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities.

The Opportunity:

As an Assistant Safeguarding Officer, you will play a vital role in supporting the Safeguarding & Wellbeing Officer to protect students from harm. This is a key position that requires attention to detail, strong communication skills, and a genuine commitment to student safety and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Safeguarding & Wellbeing Officer in managing and reducing the risk of harm to pupils.
• Liaise with external agencies and colleagues within the school to ensure all safeguarding concerns are addressed promptly and in line with statutory and academy guidelines.
• Provide administrative support to the Safeguarding Team, including arranging meetings, preparing reports, and maintaining accurate records.
• Work closely with pupils at varying levels of risk to understand and meet their individual needs with guidance from senior leaders.
• Attend and contribute to Trust Safeguarding (TAS) meetings to ensure consistency and compliance with safeguarding policies.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding legislation and best practices.
• Support the implementation of safeguarding procedures and policies across the school.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Experience in a safeguarding or pastoral role, ideally within education.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child protection.
• Understanding of statutory safeguarding requirements and procedures.

Preferred

• Experience working with vulnerable children or young people.
• Knowledge of child protection frameworks and legislation.
• Experience in a school or multi-academy trust environment.
• Experience in using safeguarding software or systems.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and equity package.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous annual leave and flexible working arrangements.