Safeguarding Administration Support

We currently have an exciting opportunity to join our fantastic team at Piper Hill High School providing Safeguarding Administration Support. The post will be fixed term for 1 year, working 9.30am to 2.30pm Monday to Friday (25 hours per week), term time only. The starting salary is £15,805 and the full-time equivalent is £26,403 Grade 4.

We’re looking for a highly organised, professional and compassionate administrator who can provide high-quality support to our safeguarding team. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion, and experience of working effectively within a busy administrative environment. You will be confident using IT systems including Microsoft Word and Excel, able to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines, and capable of producing accurate records and meeting notes. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively as part of a team, demonstrate tact and diplomacy when working with pupils, families and external agencies, and have a strong commitment to safeguarding and supporting young people. Previous experience within a school or safeguarding environment would be advantageous, although not essential.

The successful candidate will have:

• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to handle sensitive and confidential information professionally
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and email systems
• The ability to work independently and prioritise workloads effectively
• A calm, flexible and compassionate approach
• A commitment to safeguarding, equality and supporting young people

Main purpose of the job:

To provide efficient, responsive and high-quality administrative support to the safeguarding team and wider school. The role will involve supporting the preparation of documentation for meetings, maintaining accurate and confidential records, liaising with parents, staff and external agencies, arranging meetings, taking notes, and ensuring safeguarding administration processes are completed effectively and within required timescales. The successful candidate will support the team and play an important role in helping to ensure pupils receive effective support and care.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing confidential administrative support to the safeguarding team
• Preparing documentation and records for safeguarding meetings and referrals
• Liaising professionally with parents, staff and external agencies
• Maintaining accurate manual and electronic records in line with GDPR requirements
• Arranging meetings, taking accurate notes and supporting follow-up actions
• Supporting pupil welfare and responding sensitively to safeguarding matters
• Assisting the wider administration team as required

How to apply:

Please follow the online application process to be considered. Interviews will take place the week commencing 8th June 2026. All school staff are expected to share the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Specific safeguarding responsibilities are detailed in the attached job description.

Benefits:

• High quality CPD for all roles
• Bupa Level 1 Health Plan - annual cash back allowance for a range of everyday health care expenses
• Generous Pension Contribution - over 26% for teachers and 15% for support staff
• Good holidays – teachers as per School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document; non‑teachers receive 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with 5 years’ service
• Cyclescheme - save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free
• Employee Assistance Programmes - including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines
• Credit Union - regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans
• Flexible working options - we are happy to talk flexible working where possible
• Mental Health First Aid in every school
• Blue Light Card - discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more
• bYond cashback card - spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases

Please apply using the online application form; incomplete applications may not be considered. CVs are not accepted. Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; we do not sponsor visa applications. If you’ve lived or worked outside the UK in the last five years, additional information will be required. Job offers are contingent on satisfactory pre‑employment checks, including references.

Safeguarding Commitment:

All schools within the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

Equality Statement:

Prospere Learning Trust values diversity and welcomes applications from all candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.