At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure child safety and provide support on safeguarding matters in a school environment.
- Company: York High School, a caring and supportive educational institution.
- Benefits: Flexible part-time hours, supportive colleagues, and various staff benefits.
- Other info: Potential for permanent job share and excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while working in a passionate team.
- Qualifications: Experience in school safeguarding and a level 3 designated safeguarding lead qualification.
The predicted salary is between 32243 - 39408 £ per year.
The school is willing to consider applications for part-time working during the period of maternity cover.
There is also the potential for a permanent job share basis for 2 days per week from 5th April 2027.
Please indicate any proposed part-time hours as part of your application.
York High School is seeking to appoint a Safeguarding Officer who will have day to day responsibility for safeguarding and child protection across the school.
The role will include provision of advice and support for members of staff on child welfare, safeguarding and child protection matters, and liaison with relevant agencies.
You will have experience of managing safeguarding within a school, including working and communicating effectively with relevant agencies, and implementing and encouraging good safeguarding practice.
You will have knowledge of legislation and guidance on safeguarding and child protection, effective communication skills and excellent record keeping skills.
Your experience will be complemented by a level 3 designated safeguarding lead qualification/training.
In return, we can offer a supportive working environment, with colleagues who care deeply, are experts in their fields and who are passionate about what they do.
We also offer a range of staff benefits, and further details regarding our benefits and information about our Trust can be found here.
The trust will be undertaking a job evaluation exercise in the near future and, therefore, the grade for this position may change.
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Safeguarding Officer employer: York High School
York High School is an excellent employer that fosters a supportive and collaborative work culture, prioritising the well-being and development of its staff. With a strong commitment to employee growth, the school offers training opportunities and encourages innovative approaches to improve student attendance. Located in a vibrant community, working here means being part of a dedicated team that values communication and teamwork, making a meaningful impact on students' lives.
