Safeguarding Officer

St Gabriel's RC High School; Bury; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

St Gabriel’s RC High School is seeking a Safeguarding Officer to support the Designated Safeguarding Lead with safeguarding and child protection matters, including online safety and liaison with partner agencies.

The role is permanent, term-time only plus 2 weeks, 37 hours per week, located at St Gabriel’s. The successful candidate will be available during school hours, contribute to creating a safe learning environment, and assist with policy development and meetings as required.

Qualifications

• Experience of safeguarding and child protection.
• Ability to liaise with external agencies and professionals.
• Experience within a school safeguarding context.

Responsibilities

• Assist the DSL with safeguarding and child protection matters.
• Provide staff with safeguarding guidance and support.
• Be available during school hours to discuss safeguarding concerns.
• Engage with children’s social care and specialist services as required.
• Attend child protection and inter-agency meetings as needed.
• Hold a driving licence for off-site meetings.

Skills

Working with vulnerable pupils

Inter-agency liaison

Policy development

Child protection knowledge

Job description

Post Title: Safeguarding Officer

Responsible to: DSL

Location: St. Gabriel’s RC High School

Salary: Grade 6 Actual Salary £28,534 - £31,517 (£32,061 - £35,412 FTE)

Term of Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Term time only plus 2 weeks (TTO + 10 days)

Hours per week: 37 hours per week

Start date: As soon as possible

Closing date: 11th September 2026

St Gabriel’s are currently seeking a Safeguarding officer. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust.

The Safeguarding Officer will assist the DSL with all matters of safeguarding and child protection, including online safety and understanding the filtering and monitoring systems and processes in place. Act as a source of support, advice and expertise for all staff regarding child protection and safeguarding matters. Be available during all school hours during term time for staff to discuss any safeguarding concerns. Generally, this should be in person however, they may be available virtually in exceptional circumstances. Contribute to creating a safe and welcoming learning environment. Engage with children’s social care and specialist services as required. This includes attendance and contribution to child protection and child in need meetings, strategy discussions and inter-agency meetings, you must hold a driving licence as meetings off site are frequent. To undertake all duties reasonably requested in a manner consistent with the mission and aims of St Gabriel’s as a Catholic School.

At St Gabriel’s, we are an inclusive Catholic family who embrace diverse identities, faiths and beliefs. We strive to use our God-given talents to serve others and to succeed. The Lord is our strength, which inspires us to make positive contributions to our school community and be valued members of our global society.

Our Mission

Our Trust Mission is simple, it is to make Christ known, making lives better for our communities, our children and young people.

Our Values - One of Hope

Inspired by St Teresa of Calcutta, we are people of hope. We have a complete belief in the future we will build together. By offering our children, staff and schools’ opportunities to grow and flourish, we make aspiration and ambition a reality. Our people, just like St Teresa are relentless and fiercely ambitious. We will always reach for that which seems to be just out of our grasp.

One of Courage

As modelled for us by St Teresa of Calcutta, we will have the courage to do what is right. As a community, we will not shy away from making decisions that ensure our communities thrive. We will be brave in our actions. As a truly Catholic organisation this courage will be most apparent in how we collectively support the most vulnerable.

One of Innovation

St Teresa of Calcutta changed the world. Together, we will always be pursuing new ideas and best practice in all areas of our work. We will prepare our children and young people for the world that awaits them. A world which they will shape and change.

We are seeking an individual who can demonstrate they have experience of:

• Working effectively with vulnerable pupils.
• Assisting with development of safeguarding policies and protocols.
• Child protection cases and investigations.
• Liaising with a range of agencies and professionals to support pupils.
• Working effectively with parents to safeguard pupils.
• Promoting pupils’ learning and welfare.
• Inter-agency liaison

We are seeking an individual who can demonstrate they have the ability to:

• Explain the principles involved in giving advice and guidance to pupils, including the stance on confidentiality.
• Demonstrate how to write action plans for pupils, maintain accurate records and create complex safeguarding reports.
• Show how they would motivate pupils by establishing empathetic and supportive working relationships.
• Work as part of a team as well as independently, using their initiative.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the responsibilities of agencies towards vulnerable pupils.
• Explain the additional support which can be of assistance to vulnerable pupils and families.

We can offer:

• A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff
• Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
• A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
• Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
• A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
• A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
• A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
• Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team
• Generous Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution
• Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable)

The Trust is committed to welcoming individuals regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity, sexual orientation or marital status or whether you are pregnant or on parental leave or from a socio-economic background. We welcome applicants from all communities and from people that identify with those characteristics.

Commitment to Safeguarding:

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1074 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check including Children’s barred list check and satisfactory references, including your suitability to work with children. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Applications will only be considered from individual applicants on our standard application form, and not via CV alone or agencies. An online search will be performed on all shortlisted applicants in accordance with the Trust’s safeguarding procedures and Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a form for self-disclosure of cautions and convictions.

*Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website*