Safeguarding Administrator | Outstanding School | Hackney

Marchant Recruitment; London Borough of Hackney; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking an experienced Safeguarding Administrator in Hackney to support the safeguarding team and maintain accurate records. You will handle confidential information and liaise with staff and external agencies to ensure proper procedures are followed.

The role requires strong IT skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication. It offers full-time hours and the opportunity to contribute to pupil welfare in a busy school setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in safeguarding or school administration is advantageous.
• Strong IT skills and high attention to detail are essential.
• Ability to handle confidential information in line with data protection policies.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities are required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update confidential safeguarding records and databases.
• Record concerns, referrals and relevant communications accurately.
• Assist in preparing safeguarding reports, documentation and correspondence.
• Support safeguarding team with administrative tasks and follow-up actions.
• Liaise with school staff and external agencies as appropriate.
• Ensure documentation is organised and compliant with confidentiality/data protection.

Skills

Administrative experience

IT skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Job description

Are you an experienced administrator with excellent organisational skills and a strong commitment to safeguarding? An outstanding school in Hackney is looking to appoint a reliable and professional Safeguarding Administrator to support its safeguarding team. This is an opportunity to play an important role in maintaining accurate records, supporting school procedures and helping protect pupil welfare.

• Location: Hackney, London

• Position: Safeguarding Administrator

• Contract: Full-time

• Start Date: ASAP

• Application: CV only

About the Role

The successful candidate will provide administrative support for safeguarding processes, ensuring that sensitive information is recorded accurately, stored securely and handled in line with school policies.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining and updating confidential safeguarding records and databases.

• Recording concerns, referrals and relevant communications accurately.

• Supporting the preparation of safeguarding reports, documentation and correspondence.

• Assisting the safeguarding team with administrative tasks and follow-up actions.

• Liaising professionally with school staff and external agencies where appropriate.

• Ensuring documentation is organised and information is handled in accordance with confidentiality and data protection requirements.

What the School is Looking For

The school is seeking a dependable candidate who can work efficiently in a busy environment and demonstrate sound judgement when handling sensitive information.

The ideal applicant will have previous administrative experience, strong IT skills and excellent attention to detail. Experience in a school or safeguarding environment would be advantageous. You should also possess strong communication skills, maintain confidentiality at all times and be comfortable prioritising tasks to meet deadlines.

Salary and Benefits

The salary will be dependent on experience and the school's pay structure. This role offers the opportunity to develop specialist administrative experience within an education setting while contributing to the effective running of safeguarding procedures.

You will be part of a school team that values professionalism, organisation and the importance of maintaining a safe environment for pupils.