Child Protection and Safeguarding Manager

PLUMSTEAD MANOR SCHOOL Careers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

A community school in South East London is seeking a Child Protection and Safeguarding Manager to lead on safeguarding issues and support the Leadership team. The position is part-time, requiring 14 hours per week on Mondays and Tuesdays during term time plus one additional week. Candidates should have experience in safeguarding and child protection, along with excellent communication skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Experience in child protection and safeguarding in an educational setting.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding issues and legislation.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Lead on safeguarding issues within the school.
• Support the Leadership team in providing a safe environment.
• Maintain accurate and up to date documentation on safeguarding cases.

Skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication skills

Confidentiality management

Job description

Job Title: Child Protection and Safeguarding Manager

Location: Plumstead, South East London

Salary: Scale PO3 £15,452 per annum (Actual gross salary)

Job Type: Permanent, Part Time, 14 hours per week to be worked Monday and Tuesday, 39 weeks per year (term time only plus 1 week)

Closing Date: Wednesday 26 November 2025 at midday

Plumstead Manor is a thriving community school whose goal is to provide a world-class education through our vision of excellence for all. This fundamental goal is supported by our core values of pride, ambition, respect and teamwork which infuse all our work together. We aim to release the full potential of every young person during their seven-year journey with us, and support them to go beyond what they ever thought possible.

About the role

We are seeking a Child Protection and Safeguarding Manager to work Monday and Tuesday each week, sharing the role with a colleague who works 3 days per week.

You will support the Leadership team to provide a safe environment in which students can develop and learn. You will take the day to day 'lead' on safeguarding issues within the school, working closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead Coordinator. You will maintain accurate, confidential and up to date documentation on all cases of safeguarding and child Protection and a...