Safeguarding Coordinator in Blackburn

We welcome applications for this support post to commence as soon as possible. The main duties and responsibilities of this role include:

• To undertake all aspects of administration in relation to the safeguarding of students, including but not limited to, the transfer of safeguarding files from High Schools, adding relevant information to CEDAR and liaising with external stakeholders to access relevant information as necessary.
• To act as a first response for safeguarding incidents as well as dealing with students, staff and parents who need to speak with the Pastoral Care Team, referring such incidents and issues on to the team promptly and as necessary.
• To provide initial, low-level pastoral support and reassurance to students as part of a triage approach, gathering information and ensuring concerns are escalated promptly to senior members of the Safeguarding Team as appropriate.
• To support safeguarding responses by locating and accompanying students on site at the request of senior members of the Safeguarding Team.
• To act as a first point of contact for phone calls related to safeguarding from reception.

The successful candidate will have the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with external agencies, parents, and students, and will demonstrate enthusiasm, commitment and a strong dedication to the role. You should display the values, attitudes, and behaviours consistent with the Catholic Ethos of the College and have a commitment to equality/diversity and the safeguarding of young people and vulnerable adults.

Terms and Conditions:

• Hours: 22.2 hours per week, term time only. The role will be worked over three days per week, one of which must be Friday. The remaining two days will be agreed upon appointment.
• Salary: The post will be paid at pro rata to £25,949 per annum. Actual Salary £13,614.51 per annum.

Closing date for receipt of applications: 11.59pm on Sunday 22nd February 2026 (we reserve the right to close the advert in advance of this date).

Why work at Cardinal Newman College? We are a happy and thriving Catholic Sixth Form College committed to equality and diversity, welcoming colleagues from all backgrounds into our community irrespective of their religion or belief, ethnicity, age, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, marital or pregnancy status. An outstanding college in every aspect, Cardinal Newman is one of the highest performing Sixth Form Colleges nationally for Value Added. We recognise the invaluable contribution our dedicated staff make to the success of our students and the College as a whole. As such, our aim is to foster a culture where staff feel valued and supported.

We also offer a range of excellent staff benefits, including:

• Generous Pension schemes for both teachers and support staff.
• Pro rata to 25 days holidays plus 4 concessionary days and bank holidays for support staff.
• Staff are contractually entitled to time off at Christmas in line with the college holidays, usually around 2 weeks.
• A genuine commitment to staff health and wellbeing.
• Access to a salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme.
• Access to the Cycle to Work Scheme and Techscheme.
• Free use of the on-site gym.
• Access to professional development and the opportunity to undertake professional qualifications through apprenticeships.
• Flu Vouchers.
• Staff savings scheme.

More detailed information on further staff benefits can be found within our staff perks document attached. Completed application forms should be submitted by 11.59pm on Sunday 22nd February 2026. We will confirm receipt of all applications by email within one working day of receipt. Please call the HR team if you have not received a confirmation email by the closing date. We do ask that you accept, in the interests of economy, that if you have not heard from us by the middle of March that you have not been selected for interview on this occasion.

Further details are available at http://www.cardinalnewman.ac.uk/ or by telephone to the college on 01772 460181 or 07730 521 540. All offers of appointment are subject to Disclosure and Barring Service Clearance as well as a range of other safer recruitment checks.