Safeguarding Administrator

Waltham Forest; New Addington; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Supportive school environment

Job summary

Waltham Forest is seeking a Safeguarding Administrator to provide essential administrative support to the school's safeguarding team, ensuring records are accurate and confidential information is managed securely. You will maintain safeguarding records, update databases, and assist with reports and safeguarding documentation.

You will work with colleagues who value professionalism and pupil welfare, demonstrating attention to detail and the ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion.

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good IT skills and experience maintaining accurate records.
• Professional, proactive approach and safeguarding awareness.
• Experience with school management or safeguarding recording systems is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safeguarding records and update databases.
• Assist with preparation of reports and correspondence.
• Support organisation of safeguarding documentation.
• Ensure information is shared with staff in line with procedures and data protection requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Confidentiality

Written & verbal communication

IT skills

Proactive approach

Safeguarding systems experience

Job description

As Safeguarding Administrator, you will provide essential administrative support to the school's safeguarding team, helping ensure that records are accurate, concerns are documented appropriately and confidential information is managed securely.

Your responsibilities will include maintaining safeguarding records, updating databases, assisting with the preparation of reports and correspondence, and supporting the organisation of safeguarding documentation. You will also help ensure that relevant information is shared with appropriate staff in line with school procedures and data protection requirements.

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent attention to detail, strong organisational abilities and the confidence to handle sensitive matters with professionalism and discretion., The school is committed to maintaining a safe, supportive environment where pupils can learn and develop. Effective safeguarding administration plays an important role in supporting staff, maintaining accurate records and ensuring that concerns are handled appropriately.

You will work alongside colleagues who value professionalism, confidentiality and a shared commitment to pupil welfare.

Professional Development and Benefits

This position offers the opportunity to develop your experience within school administration and safeguarding. You will gain valuable exposure to school procedures, safeguarding documentation and the day-to-day coordination that supports pupil wellbeing.

The role would suit someone looking to build on existing administrative experience while making a meaningful contribution to a school community.

• Previous administrative experience, ideally within a school or education setting.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to manage confidential information appropriately.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good IT skills and experience maintaining accurate records.
• A professional, proactive approach and a commitment to safeguarding.
• Experience using school management or safeguarding recording systems would be beneficial. Candidates must also be willing to follow the school's safeguarding procedures and relevant policies.