Safeguarding Officer

About the job

Key information

Full Time

Grade 12 – Gross Salary £27,711 – £31,067 subject to qualifications and previous experience

What will I be doing?

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding safeguarding officer. The purpose of the role is to support the Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) across the school in their work to promote a strong culture of safeguarding and to safeguard our young people.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

The successful candidate will need:

• A commitment to the school’s ethos and values
• Relevant experience, knowledge and training in safeguarding
• Experience in undertaking safeguarding duties in a school/education or partner agency setting
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, and a commitment to the highest standards of record keeping
• The ability to listen and communicate effectively with a range of audiences including children, families, colleagues, schools and external multi-agency organisations
• The ability to carry out case management and investigative work
• A strong work ethic, high standards, a commitment to excellence and ongoing improvement, and a positive attitude to achieving goals
• Diplomacy, with a professional manner, and the ability to balance different priorities
• High levels of personal integrity, the highest standards of discretion, the ability to handle sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality and an excellent understanding of the principles of data protection and data management
• Confidence in the use of relevant IT systems and software
• Calmness and resilience under pressure

DBS check

The school will carry out pre-employment vetting procedures, which include an online search for shortlisted candidates and the successful outcome of an enhanced DBS

Supporting documents and information

Full details (Job Description and application form) can be obtained from below, the school website or by email to Recruitment@fairmeadschool.com

We welcome school visits, please email Recruitment@fairmeadschool.com to make an appointment.

Closing date Thursday 1 May, Shortlisting Friday 2 May

Interviews Thursday 8 May

Fairmead School is committed to safeguarding the school community. All job applications must contain the disclosure of any spent convictions and cautions.

Application Form

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