At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students' wellbeing and safety in a welcoming school environment.
- Company: Wayman Education, dedicated to safeguarding and supporting young people.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, weekly payments, professional development, and referral bonuses.
- Other info: Join a passionate team committed to student welfare and growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while working in a supportive community.
- Qualifications: Experience in safeguarding or child protection within a UK school setting.
The predicted salary is between 31000 - 31000 £ per year.
Location: Darlington, County Durham
Salary: £120 – £160 per day (dependent on experience) / £26,000 – £31,000 per annum equivalent
Contract Type: Full-Time, Term Time Only
Start Date: September 2026 / ASAP
About the Role
Wayman Education is currently recruiting an empathetic and meticulous School Safeguarding Officer to join a welcoming secondary school community in Darlington. In this essential pastoral role, you will work alongside the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), school leadership team, and local authority services to maintain a safe, secure, and supportive environment for all pupils. You will act as a key point of contact for daily child protection concerns, coordinate early help plans, and support vulnerable students to ensure their wellbeing and academic progress.
Key Responsibilities
- Case Triage & Management: Monitor, record, and manage daily safeguarding and child protection concerns using CPOMS.
- Multi-Agency Collaboration: Partner with Darlington Borough Council Children’s Services, health professionals, and external agencies to attend core groups, child protection conferences, and TAC (Team Around the Child) meetings.
- Early Help Support: Assess student needs, implement targeted early intervention strategies, and monitor outcomes for vulnerable young people.
- Student & Family Guidance: Build positive, trusting relationships with students and families facing pastoral, attendance, or social challenges.
- Compliance: Ensure all records, reporting, and safeguarding procedures strictly adhere to statutory Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidelines.
Requirements
- Experience: Prior experience in a school safeguarding, pastoral, or child protection role within a UK educational environment.
- Statutory Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of KCSIE, working together to safeguard children frameworks, and local referral processes.
- System Knowledge: Practical working experience with CPOMS (or equivalent safeguarding management software).
- Skills: Excellent communication, active listening, and conflict-resolution abilities, with a discreet and professional approach to handling sensitive information.
- Vetting: An Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service (or willingness to complete one).
What Wayman Education Offers
- Competitive daily rates paid weekly via PAYE.
- Dedicated recruitment consultant guidance from application through placement.
- Continuous professional development (CPD) and training opportunities.
- Generous £250 referral bonus scheme for successful candidate referrals.
How to Apply
If you are a dedicated safeguarding professional ready to support young people across Darlington, please apply by submitting your current CV.
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