Safeguarding Officer

Outwood Grange Acadamies Trust; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Outwood Academy City Fields in Wakefield is seeking a Safeguarding Officer on a temporary maternity cover basis. The role coordinates safeguarding referrals, manages documentation, and liaises with external agencies to protect vulnerable students and families.

You will work 37 hours per week, term-time plus five days, and report to the HR team. The successful candidate will bring substantial child-protection experience and a proactive approach to safeguarding within a school setting.

Qualifications

• Significant expertise in safeguarding and child protection.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate safeguarding referrals and manage documentation.
• Lead multi-agency interventions to protect students and families.

Skills

Safeguarding expertise

Job description

Role: Safeguarding Officer (Temporary - Maternity Leave)

Academy: Outwood Academy City Fields

Start Date: 01/11/2026

Salary (Actual Salary): £26,113 to £26,981

Working Pattern: 37 Hours Per Week, Term Time Plus Five Days

Do you have significant expertise in child protection and a dedication to ensuring the health and welfare of young people? As a Safeguarding Officer, you will be pivotal in coordinating safeguarding referrals, managing documentation, and initiating multi-agency interventions to protect vulnerable students and their families. This strategic and hands-on role requires working directly with external agencies and leading the academy’s response to complex child protection issues.

Welcome from the Principal:

Being part of Outwood Academy City Fields means bringing high-quality opportunities and experiences to our diverse, multicultural school in the heart of Wakefield.

We seek someone who can provide meaningful engagement and help all students, staff, and visitors thrive. Anyone taking on this role should be prepared to challenge themselves to meet the needs of our diverse community.

As Ofsted noted, our actions are directed and guided by putting ‘students first.’ Leaders set a strong example of high ambition, which is mirrored by all staff. We want the very best for our pupils in whatever walk of life they engage in.

We hope you can join us on our journey!

If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact Holly Furness, HR Assistant at [e-mail]