At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure the safety and welfare of students while supporting a positive safeguarding culture.
- Company: Join a caring school community dedicated to student protection.
- Benefits: Professional development opportunities and a supportive leadership team.
- Other info: Temporary position with potential for permanent role; free training provided.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young people every day.
- Qualifications: Experience in safeguarding or social care, with strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 31537 - 40000 £ per year.
We are seeking a committed and knowledgeable Safeguarding Officer to join our pastoral and inclusion team. This is a vital role within the school, ensuring the safety, welfare and protection of all students, and supporting the wider safeguarding culture across the organisation.
About the Role
As Safeguarding Officer, you will work closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), senior leaders and external agencies to support vulnerable students, respond to concerns, and ensure robust safeguarding processes are followed at every stage. You will play a key part in maintaining accurate records, delivering staff guidance, and promoting a safe, supportive environment for all children and young people.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as a first point of contact for safeguarding concerns raised by staff or students
- Support the DSL in managing referrals, risk assessments and multi‑agency communication
- Maintain accurate, confidential safeguarding records in line with statutory guidance
- Liaise effectively with parents/carers, social care, health services and other partners
- Monitor attendance, behaviour and wellbeing indicators to identify vulnerable pupils
- Assist in the delivery of safeguarding training and updates for staff
- Contribute to safeguarding audits, policy reviews and compliance checks
- Promote a positive safeguarding culture across the school
What We’re Looking For
- Experience in a safeguarding, pastoral, social care or inclusion role (school‑based experience desirable)
- Strong understanding of Keeping Children Safe in Education and wider safeguarding legislation
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to handle sensitive issues professionally
- Confident in managing challenging situations with calmness, empathy and clarity
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail and accurate record‑keeping
- Ability to work effectively with multi‑agency partners
- Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality and professional conduct
What We Offer
- Supportive leadership team and committed pastoral/inclusion colleagues
- Opportunities for relevant training and professional development
- A caring school community with a strong safeguarding ethos
- The chance to make a significant impact on the lives of young people
If you are passionate about safeguarding and want to contribute to a school where every child feels safe, valued and supported, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join our dedicated safeguarding team.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.
Safeguarding Officer employer: Protocol Education
At Protocol Education, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive leadership team and a dedicated pastoral and inclusion community that prioritises the safety and wellbeing of every student. Our commitment to professional development ensures that as a Safeguarding Officer, you will have access to relevant training opportunities, allowing you to grow in your role while making a meaningful impact on the lives of young people in a caring school environment. Join us in fostering a strong safeguarding culture where every child feels valued and supported.
