Lead Safeguarding Administration Officer

The Robert Napier School; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

The Robert Napier School is seeking a dedicated safeguarding-focused individual to join our team. The role emphasizes supporting safeguarding processes, effective communication, and maintaining confidentiality in a busy school environment.

Successful candidates will work closely with our safeguarding leadership, staff, and external partners, with opportunities for professional development and progression within safeguarding responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a safeguarding environment or similar school setting.
• Able to communicate effectively with students, staff, parents and external professionals.
• Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Support safeguarding processes and contribute to a safe school environment.
• Collaborate with safeguarding leads and professionals to manage referrals and concerns.
• Balance competing priorities while maintaining professionalism and discretion.
• Engage in ongoing safeguarding training and development.

Skills

Safeguarding experience

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Discretion/Professionalism

Team coordination

Independent working

Job description

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic person who:

Has a genuine passion for safeguarding and for helping children and young people to thrive and reach their full potential

Has a warm, approachable and professional manner, with the ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, parents and external professionals

Has excellent organisational skills and a high level of attention to detail, understanding the importance of accuracy, confidentiality and timely action within a safeguarding environment

Can work effectively as part of a team, while also being able to work independently, use their own initiative and exercise sound judgement

Is resilient, calm and able to manage competing priorities within a busy and sometimes challenging school environment

Has experience of working in a similar school or safeguarding environment

Is committed to our values and understands the vital role that trusted adults play in enabling young people to feel safe, supported and able to flourish

Is keen to develop their professional knowledge and, for the right candidate, potentially progress towards wider safeguarding responsibilities, including the opportunity to work as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)

In return, we offer you:

An incredibly supportive group of colleagues and leaders

The opportunity to work closely with an experienced designated safeguarding lead and a committed safeguarding team

A comprehensive induction programme, with a strong commitment to continuing professional development

Opportunities for professional growth and development within safeguarding

Care first employee assistance programme

Non-contributory membership of Benenden Private Healthcare Cover

Membership of the local government pension scheme

A two-week half-term break in October

Cycle to work scheme

Safeguarding Commitment

Beyond Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders in a regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory "Disclosing and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check".

Equality & Inclusivity Statement

At Beyond Schools Trust we strive to be a diverse and inclusive workplace where we can ALL be ourselves. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented communities, including but not limited to those who identify as Black, Asian or from a minority ethnic background.