Safeguarding Officer

HNC; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

HNC in Huddersfield is seeking a dedicated Safeguarding Officer to join the Safeguarding Department. The role is 37 hours per week, term time, with a salary within the NJC range for support staff.

The post will support the Safeguarding Director and DSL in handling safeguarding concerns and ensuring safe working practices across the school community.

Qualifications

• We are looking for a dedicated and passionate Safeguarding Officer.
• 37 hours per week, Term Time.
• Salary: NJC range £32,199–£34,253 per year (pro rata for term-time).
• All posts are subject to enhanced checks and safeguarding procedures.
• Continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice.

Responsibilities

• Support the Safeguarding Director and Designated Safeguarding Lead in responding to safeguarding concerns.
• Communicate effectively with students, staff, parents/carers, social workers, police and CAMHS.
• Maintain safeguarding policies and ensure staff training compliance.

Job description

Safeguarding Officer

Application Deadline: 11 October 2026

Department: Safeguarding

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Huddersfield

Reporting To: Colin Knightley

Description

We are looking for a dedicated and passionate Safeguarding Officer.

37 hours per week, Term Time.

Salary: Range 15-17 of the NJC pay framework for Support Staff, £32,199 - £34,253 per annum (reduced to £28,773.03 - £30,608.48 per annum pro rata) to reflect the reduced working nature of this role, 38 weeks plus 5 days per year. Standard practice is to appoint at bottom of scale.

Role Overview

As the Safeguarding Officer, you will support the Safeguarding Director (Deputy DSL) and the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) in responding to all safeguarding concerns and implementing necessary actions.

You will need to be resilient as some disclosures can be distressing and emotions can be high, and able to adapt your responses to the appropriate situation. Strong organisational and time management skills are essential, as is the need to be approachable and communicate effectively with a wide range of people. For example, students, staff, parents / carers, social workers, police and CAMHS.

Safeguarding Commitment

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people at HNC. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. The successful candidate will also be subject to additional relevant background and safeguarding checks.

Our safeguarding system is underpinned by policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across HNC. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people.

Vision & Commitment

If you are inspired by our vision, if you are passionate about making a positive difference through self-disciplined hard work, if you are authentically aligned with our ASPIRE values, if you are humble and honestly self-reflective, HNC may well be the perfect match for you.