At a Glance
- Tasks: Monitor safeguarding concerns and support student welfare in a collaborative environment.
- Company: Join the Aylsham Learning Federation, a supportive and community-focused educational institution.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, excellent pension scheme, and discounted leisure facilities.
- Other info: Part-time role with flexible hours during term time, perfect for balancing studies.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while working with a passionate team.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and a commitment to safeguarding children.
The predicted salary is between 24428 - 26074 £ per year.
We are looking for a Safeguarding Officer with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to join our safeguarding team. Working under the direct guidance of the Deputy Headteacher / Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and Deputy DSL, you will play a key role in the health and welfare of our students and staff.
The successful candidate will act as a key member across our multi-disciplinary teams, working alongside heads of house, behaviour teams, SEND leads, SEMH specialists, attendance officers and medical staff in this challenging yet highly rewarding role. We are looking for a highly motivated individual who is able to manage their own workload whilst working as part of a team.
The primary duty of this role is the continuous monitoring and triaging of our CPOMS desktop, responding quickly to safeguarding concerns as they arise throughout the school day. Additionally, you will oversee the prompt transfer of safeguarding files, compile detailed transition notes for incoming and outgoing students, lead on school-led Early Help Assessment and Plans (EHAPs), work closely with external agencies and represent the school at multi-agency statutory meetings.
Our Safeguarding Officer also coordinates safeguarding training materials, supports staff training and produces monthly safeguarding newsletters/briefings.
Aylsham Learning Federation support staff are part of an excellent local government pension scheme with a generous 20%+ employer contribution. All of our colleagues can benefit from discounted membership to our leisure facilities available through Aylsham Sports Hub, including a purpose-built gym along with reduced fees for our nursery located in Aylsham.
The school has excellent staff, great facilities, and a wonderful group of pupils. The support that we enjoy from parents and the wider community is fantastic. If you would like to join a successful and genuinely warm and friendly school with a tremendous community attitude, then we would love to hear from you.
The working hours for this position are Monday to Friday, 8.30 to 16:30.
Aylsham Learning Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.
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