Safeguarding and Inclusion Officer

Adastraschools; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Ayresome Primary School in Tees Valley is seeking an enthusiastic Safeguarding and Inclusion Officer (Band 10) to work with senior leaders, safeguarding children, and engaging families in the local community.

The post is permanent, 37 hours per week, term time only plus 200 days per year, with the possibility of part-time arrangements. The role includes Deputy DSL duties, coordinating referrals and multi-agency work to meet individual needs.

Qualifications

• Candidates should be suitably qualified and have experience of safeguarding / child protection issues and procedures.
• Experience of working with multi agencies to support needs of individuals or groups of young people.

Responsibilities

• Support senior leaders to work with children and families, including those who are most vulnerable.
• Assist the Designated Safeguarding Lead and Headteacher as Deputy DSL, coordinate referrals, actions and review provision.
• Ensure DBS checks are completed as required and maintain safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Safeguarding experience

Attendance management

Family engagement

Job description

Safeguarding and Inclusion Officer (Band 10) Spinal Column Points 23 – 26, £31,515.99 – £34,120.92 per annum, 37 hours per week, term time only, plus 10 Days (200 days per year). This is a permanent post. Applications are also welcomed from candidates who would wish to work on a part-time basis.

The school wishes to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Safeguarding and Inclusion Officer. This position would be to commence as soon as possible.

The successful candidate will work together with the senior school leaders to support and work with children and their families, including those who are most vulnerable. These responsibilities will include safeguarding/child protection, attendance and building engagement with families within the local community.

The successful candidate will assist the Designated Safeguarding Lead and Headteacher in taking a lead on safeguarding and child protection across the school (acting as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead), coordinating referrals, arranging action and reviewing provision for children and families.

Candidates should be suitably qualified and have experience of safeguarding / child protection issues and procedures. They will also have experience of working together with multi agencies to support the needs of the individual or group of young people and be able to meet the criteria detailed on the person specification.

For an informal discussion about this position please contact Charlotte Haylock, Headteacher on 01642 244961 or via email, [e-mail].

Ayresome Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020).

Closing date for receipt of applications is 9am, Monday 21st September 2026

Interviews will be held on Monday 28th September.

• Safeguarding and Inclusion Officer Person Specification Band 10 Ayresome – September 2026 – final 3.9.2026
• Job Profile – Safeguarding Inclusion Officer Band 10 – Ayresome September 2026 final 3.9.26
• Safeguarding & Inclusion Officer Advert Ayresome – Band 10 – September 2026
• AdAstra Application Form