Safeguarding Officer

King's Leadership Academy, Liverpool; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

King's Leadership Academy Liverpool, a proud member of the Great Schools Trust, is seeking a safeguarding officer who will place the voice and welfare of every child at the centre of their practice. You will join a vibrant, diverse and forward-thinking school where high expectations, strong relationships and a sense of community shape everything we do.

This role supports safeguarding, pupil wellbeing and professional development within a collaborative team, with opportunities to liaise with

Responsibilities

• Respond to safeguarding and child protection concerns, disclosures and referrals, assessing risk and taking timely, child-centred action.
• Support the Designated Safeguarding Lead with case management, review and monitoring of emerging concerns and outstanding actions.
• Make appropriate referrals and contribute to multi-agency meetings, statutory reviews and Family Help assessments.
• Maintain accurate, timely and confidential safeguarding records on CPOMS, including decisions, actions, referrals and outcomes.
• Provide targeted support for vulnerable students and families, including children looked after, young carers and students with SEND needs.
• Respond to online safety concerns and support effective filtering, monitoring and education for students, staff and families.
• Support safe transitions into, within and out of the academy by obtaining, reviewing and transferring safeguarding information securely.
• Contribute to safeguarding training, student education, policy development, audits and quality assurance.
• Work closely with safeguarding, pastoral, attendance, SEND and teaching teams to promote a safe, respectful and inclusive academy culture.

Job description

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled and compassionate safeguarding professional who is committed to keeping young people safe, is prepared to respond calmly when situations are complex, and wants to be part of a supportive, ambitious team.

King's Leadership Academy Liverpool, a proud member of the Great Schools Trust, is seeking an approachable and dedicated Safeguarding Officer who will place the voice and welfare of every child at the centre of their practice. You will join a vibrant, diverse and forward-thinking school where high expectations, strong relationships and a deep sense of community shape everything we do.

Why Join Us?

Transformational Leadership: Our Principal, Mr Scott Cordon, was named Outstanding Head Teacher of the Year in the North of England twice in 2025. His exceptional leadership and SLT have been nationally recognised for their profound impact on pupils, staff and the wider community.

National Recognition: King's Liverpool was ranked the 26th most improved secondary school in the UK for pupil progress - a testament to our relentless focus on raising standards, improving culture and delivering an aspirational education for all.

Part of a Leading Trust: The Great Schools Trust is ranked No. 2 nationally for most improved multi-academy trust performance. We are a mission-driven organisation where academic excellence, character development and student success go hand in hand.

Professional Support and Wellbeing: Staff benefit from high-quality professional development, clear progression routes, the Local Government Pension Scheme, a Trust-funded BUPA Employee Assistance Programme and access to a range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits.

At King's Liverpool, community is not just a buzzword: it is the foundation of everything we do. In our latest anonymous Edurio Staff Survey, King's Liverpool significantly exceeded the national average across several key areas, including;

• Staff highly recommend our Academy as a great place to work and study.
• Staff feel genuinely respected by our Leadership Team.
• Excellent communication between staff and leadership.
• Staff are actively consulted before key decisions are made.
• Leadership demonstrates that it takes staff feedback seriously.

Our survey results reflect the strong, collaborative culture we are proud to have built and continue to nurture. As one colleague put it: “Staff are warm, open and friendly. I can knock on my Head's door without a meeting set and always feel welcomed in.” Others described “a real sense of community”, while students make it clear that they appreciate what staff do.

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This Role Is Ideal for Someone Who;

• Places the safety, dignity and voice of the child at the heart of every decision.
• Uses professional curiosity, sound judgement and sensitivity when assessing risk.
• Can remain calm, organised and resilient when managing complex or urgent situations.
• Builds positive relationships with students, families, colleagues and partner agencies.
• Values confidentiality, professional boundaries and accurate record-keeping.
• Wants to strengthen safeguarding practice within a collaborative and ambitious team.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to safeguarding and child protection concerns, disclosures and referrals, assessing risk and taking timely, child-centred action.
• Support the Designated Safeguarding Lead with case management, review and the monitoring of emerging concerns and outstanding actions.
• Make appropriate referrals and contribute to multi-agency meetings, statutory reviews and Family Help assessments.
• Maintain accurate, timely and confidential safeguarding records on CPOMS, including decisions, actions, referrals and outcomes.
• Provide targeted support for vulnerable students and families, including children looked after, young carers and students whose attendance or SEND needs create additional safeguarding vulnerability.
• Respond to online safety concerns and support effective filtering, monitoring and education for students, staff and families.
• Support safe transitions into, within and out of the academy by obtaining, reviewing and transferring safeguarding information securely.
• Contribute to safeguarding training, student education, policy development, audits and quality assurance.
• Work closely with safeguarding, pastoral, attendance, SEND and teaching teams to promote a safe, respectful and inclusive academy culture.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role, essential criteria and desirable experience.