Impactful Safeguarding Officer - Protecting Students

GSL Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Long-term opportunity

Dedicated support

Meaningful work

Professional development

Job summary

GSL Education is recruiting a dedicated Safeguarding Officer for a girls' secondary school in Newham. You will work with school leaders, teachers and external agencies to ensure safeguarding procedures are followed and students are protected.

The role requires a strong commitment to child protection and the ability to handle sensitive information with care. You will provide guidance to staff, identify concerns, maintain safeguarding records and support early intervention to safeguard every

Qualifications

• Strong safeguarding knowledge and child protection understanding.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Act as key point of contact for safeguarding and child protection concerns within the school.
• Identify, record and report safeguarding concerns in line with policies.
• Support students experiencing abuse, neglect, or personal difficulties.
• Work with DSL, staff, parents and external agencies.
• Maintain confidential safeguarding records and monitor welfare.

Skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Discretion & confidentiality

Job description

GSL Education is recruiting a dedicated Safeguarding Officer for a girls' secondary school in Newham. You will work with school leaders, teachers and external agencies to ensure safeguarding procedures are followed and students are protected.

The role requires a strong commitment to child protection and the ability to handle sensitive information with care. You will provide guidance to staff, identify concerns, maintain safeguarding records and support early intervention to safeguard every