Granville Academy, part of Affinity Learning Partnership, is recruiting a Safeguarding Officer to work alongside the Designated Safeguarding Lead and the wider safeguarding team. The post covers routine co-ordination of safeguarding, advice when concerns are raised, accurate referrals and records, liaison with external agencies, and input to training, early help and support for looked-after children. It also includes one-to-one and group emotional wellbeing sessions for pupils, so it suits someone comfortable combining safeguarding casework with direct support. An Enhanced DBS check applies, and visa sponsorship is not available.
What the job involves
- Support the coordination and management of safeguarding across the academy, working with the Designated Safeguarding Lead
- Give advice and guidance when safeguarding concerns are raised
- Ensure referrals and safeguarding records are accurate, secure and followed up
- Liaise with external agencies where required
- Contribute to safeguarding training
- Contribute to early-help processes
- Support looked-after children
- Provide one-to-one and targeted group emotional health and wellbeing sessions for pupils, helping them overcome barriers and access support
What’s required
Experience
- Experience working with students who have emotional difficulties and challenging behaviours
Skills & knowledge
- Positive, trusting relationships with pupils, families, carers and colleagues
- Strong communication and active listening
- Strong organisation and confidentiality
- Remaining calm under pressure and taking responsibility for own work
- Collaborative, solutions-focused team working
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
- Right to work in the UK
Other
- Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, professional development and the best possible pupil outcomes
What’s offered
- Professional development through the Professional Growth Model and CPD investment
- Removal of performance-related pay
- Wellbeing initiatives and one dedicated wellbeing day per academic year
- Employee Assistance Programme and mental health support services
- Access to Benenden Health self-pay private healthcare
- Discounted Everyone Active gym membership and Cycle to Work scheme
- Eye care and flu vaccination vouchers
- Pension through Teachers' Pensions or the Local Government Pension Scheme
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
