Designated Safeguarding Lead (non-teaching)

Manor Church of England Academy; Nether Poppleton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Manor Church of England Academy is seeking a dedicated member of support staff to lead safeguarding and child protection within the school, ensuring safe arrangements align with guidance.

You will work directly with students on protection plans, in partnership with Social Workers, Police, YOS and other agencies, under the Trust Safeguarding Practice Model. 37 hours per week, term time only, permanent contract, with flexibility for meetings outside school hours.

Qualifications

• Safeguarding and child protection experience preferred.
• Ability to work with vulnerable children and young people in a school setting.
• Strong collaboration with external agencies such as Social Workers, Police, and Youth Offending Services.

Responsibilities

• Lead in responsibility for child protection issues in the school.
• Support students subject to Child Protection Plans and related safeguarding arrangements.
• Collaborate with Social Workers, Police, YOS and community organisations.
• Attend meetings as required and work flexible hours beyond normal times.

Job description

Manor Church of England Academy is looking for a member of support staff to take a lead in responsibility for child protection issues in school whilst ensuring that appropriate arrangements for keeping children and young people safe are in place at the School / Academy in line with Trust and Statutory Guidance.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people? We are seeking a dedicated and proactive individual to join our dynamic Child Protection Team in our Academy.

This is an exciting opportunity to work directly with students who are subject to Child Protection Plans, Child in Need Plans, Early Help Plans, or those who are care-experienced/looked after. You’ll play a key role in helping them feel safe, supported, and able to thrive.

In this important role, you will work in partnership with a range of external agencies, including Social Workers, the Police, Youth Offending Services, and community organisations. Your work will be guided by our Trust Safeguarding Practice Model, "Think Family - Think Community," which is built on our core principles:

There will be a need for flexibility with post holders working on a number of cases and projects at any one time. There is potential that the post holder will need to attend meetings outside of the school day.

Full details of the role can be found in the attached job description.

What we can offer:

• Experienced and supportive School Leadership Team
• Opportunities for staff to develop through Continuous Professional Development
• Local Government Pension scheme
• Occupational Health
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free on site Parking

Hours of Work: 37 Hours per Week, Term Time Only

Position Type: Permanent

Line Manager: Principal

Travel Required: Occasional

The salary is dependent on current qualifications and experience, please see the attached job description for more information.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.

Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people.