CHILD PROTECTION OFFICER
GRADE F SCP 17 - 23 (£31,022 - £34,434)
ACTUAL SALARY £26,564.18 - £29,485.88
37 HOURS PER WEEK
TERM TIME PLUS 5 DAYS
PERMANENT CONTRACT
REQUIRED ASAP
We are a very popular and successful Church of England Academy of 1,760 students (335 in the Sixth Form). Our students progress onto world‑class universities and institutions. Our aim is to fulfil individual potential and prepare pupils for life in a rapidly changing world by providing an excellent education within a Christian environment.
WE ARE SEEKING A PASSIONATE CANDIDATE WHO:
- Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
- Has experience of working with children, young people, and families in a safeguarding or child protection environment
- Demonstrated a sound understanding of child protection legislation, policies, and procedures
- Can identify, assess and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns and risks
- Builds positive and effective relationships with children, families, colleagues and partner agencies
- Possesses excellent communication, listening, and interpersonal skills
- Maintains accurate, timely, and confidential records and reports
- Is able to manage a varied workload, prioritise effectively, and work under pressure
- Demonstrates resilience, professionalism and sound judgement when dealing with sensitive and complex situations
- Works collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team while also being able to work independently
- Values diversity, inclusion, and equality, and is committed to supporting the needs of all children and families
- Is proactive in professional development and committed to maintaining up‑to‑date safeguarding knowledge and practice
YOUR MAIN DUTIES WOULD BE:
- To act as first point of contact and coordinate the response to Child Protection Issues
- To access support for children and families who are deemed to be vulnerable
- To manage a case load of our most vulnerable children and families and monitor and evaluate the impact of support
IN RETURN, WE OFFER:
- Continuous Professional Development (CPD): Access to National College training, subject‑specific CPD, leadership pathways, and mentoring programs
- Career Progression: Clear pathways for growth, from early careers to leadership roles. We use an informal approach to focus on professional development as well as an annual career conversation with your manager
- Wellbeing & Support: Leadership training focused on wellbeing, mental health resources, and staff networks
- Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI): Commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, with ongoing EDI training and initiatives
- Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days for all year‑round support staff, increasing to 28 days after 5 years
- A paid premium to a Healthcare Cash Plan to claim back contributions towards dental, optical and other medical costs via UK Healthcare
- 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- Benefits and discounts via UK Healthcare
- Fantastic facilities
- A lunch allowance for those colleagues volunteering to assist in lunchtime duties or activities
The Bishop Fraser Trust 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 subject to child protection screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.
