At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure student safety, manage concerns, and provide pastoral support.
- Company: Lift Bexleyheath, a welcoming secondary school with a strong community focus.
- Benefits: Comprehensive training, generous benefits, and lifestyle perks like gym discounts.
- Other info: Join a diverse network of schools committed to excellent education for every child.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while working in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience with children and knowledge of safeguarding policies required.
The predicted salary is between 29700 - 36300 £ per year.
The Safeguarding Officer plays a vital role in ensuring the safety, welfare, and protection of all students at Lift Bexleyheath. Reporting to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), you will manage live concerns, deliver pastoral support, collaborate with external agencies, and maintain robust record-keeping.
Key responsibilities
- Safeguarding & Pastoral Support: Implement safeguarding procedures, respond to daily live concerns, design targeted student interventions, and offer pastoral care and guidance to vulnerable students, including those with SEND or EHCPs.
- Record Management: Maintain precise, up-to-date child protection records on safeguarding systems and monitor staff compliance with annual safeguarding training.
- Stakeholder & Multi-Agency Collaboration: Build supportive relationships with parents/carers and work alongside local authority children's social care, police, and health services, including attending inter-agency case meetings.
- Staff Training & Guidance: Ensure all academy staff and volunteers understand child protection policies, supporting them whenever safeguarding concerns are raised.
What we're looking for
- Experience: Experience working with children and interacting with external agencies to make formal referrals.
- Knowledge & Skills: Strong understanding of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), restorative practice techniques, and the ability to advise staff on safeguarding strategies.
- Key Attributes: Exceptional communication skills, proactive problem-solving under pressure, empathy, high discretion/confidentiality, and a clear commitment to child welfare and equality.
You are someone who has:
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to form strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff, students, parents and external agencies.
- Capability to anticipate issues and act on them in a proactive manner.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage conflicting demands upon time.
About Lift Bexleyheath: Lift Bexleyheath is a welcoming and ambitious secondary school with a strong community ethos and a clear focus on continuous improvement. Located just 30 minutes from central London, we're investing in our future, including a brand-new sixth form centre and improved learning environments. You'll be joining a committed team with high expectations and a shared determination to provide an excellent education for every student.
Who is Lift Schools? We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 62 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had. We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.
We offer you:
- Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.
- Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
- Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships and travel deals.
Safeguarding Officer employer: Lift Bexleyheath
Lift Bexleyheath is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and professional growth of its staff, offering comprehensive training and a supportive work culture. With flexible working hours and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, employees can thrive in a dynamic environment while making a meaningful impact on the lives of young people. Located just 30 minutes from central London, the school provides a vibrant community atmosphere and numerous benefits, including a well-being cash plan and pension scheme, ensuring a rewarding career for all team members.
