Child Protection Officer

East Midlands Councils/East Midlands Jobs; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Tapestry Learning Partnership is seeking a proactive Child Protection Officer to lead safeguarding practice and compliance. Based at City of Derby Academy, you will work with school leaders and the safeguarding team to drive consistent, high-quality safeguarding across settings.

Applicants should have knowledge of child protection legislation and safeguarding procedures, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage sensitive cases.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of child protection legislation and safeguarding procedures.
• Experience collaborating with multiple agencies.
• Excellent record-keeping and confidentiality practices.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key member of the safeguarding team and work with DSL.
• Identify, assess, and respond to safeguarding concerns.
• Manage and support complex safeguarding cases with sensitivity.
• Coordinate with families, external agencies and professionals.
• Ensure all safeguarding records are accurate, tracked, and actioned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Multi-agency collaboration

Decision making

Record keeping

Education

Understanding of safeguarding legislation

Job description

Join us on an exciting journey of transformation and excellence.

At Tapestry Learning Partnership, we are on an ambitious and inspiring journey of transformation and improvement.

Formed in January 2026 through the merger of QEGSMAT and Djanogly Learning Trust, we are building a strong, unified organisation driven by a clear belief; every child can succeed and flourish.

We are committed to creating schools where every child is safe, supported and empowered to fulfil their potential. Safeguarding sits at the heart of this mission, and we are seeking a talented professional to make this vision a reality.

About the Role

Initially based at City of Derby Academy, you will take a lead role in strengthening safeguarding practice, systems, and compliance, working closely with school leaders to embed consistency and drive continuous improvement.

Working alongside the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), you will:

• Act as a key member of the safeguarding team
• Identify, assess, and respond to safeguarding and welfare concerns
• Manage and support complex and sensitive safeguarding cases
• Work closely with families, external agencies, and professionals
• Ensure all safeguarding concerns are recorded, tracked, and acted upon

As the role progresses, you will contribute to a Trust-wide safeguarding approach, supporting schools to deliver high-quality, consistent, and effective practice across all settings.

Who We're Looking For

We are seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and proactive Child Protection Officer with a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. You will demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to remain calm, professional, and resilient when managing sensitive and complex situations.

You will bring a secure understanding of child protection legislation, safeguarding procedures, and effective multi-agency working, alongside the confidence to apply this knowledge in practice. Highly organised and thoughtful in your approach, you will be able to make sound, informed decisions and maintain accurate, high-quality records. Above all, you will be motivated by a genuine passion for creating safe, inclusive environments where every child can succeed and flourish.

Why us?

As part of our Trust, you’ll benefit from:

• A supportive network of professionals who share your commitment to excellence
• High-quality professional development and career progression opportunities
• A caring, inclusive organisation that values staff wellbeing and work–life balance
• Access to a range of employee benefits designed to promote health and wellbeing

This is your chance to be part of something special. Help us shape the future and make a lasting impact.

Tapestry Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It is a criminal offence to engage or seek to engage in regulated activity or regulated work with children, if you appear on the DBS barred list. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and be eligible to work in the UK.

Further information about our commitment to Safeguarding can be found at:

Tapestry Learning

Partnership

Please be aware, the Trust may also consider performing an online presence check as part of their preemployment checks.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).

Provisional Interview Date: To be confirmed