Safeguarding Officer

Teaching Vacancies; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in the UK is seeking a Safeguarding Officer to oversee child protection and safeguarding practices within the school. The ideal candidate will have experience managing safeguarding, liaising with agencies, and a Level 3 designated safeguarding lead qualification. This position offers a supportive environment and the opportunity to work with passionate colleagues dedicated to student welfare.

Qualifications

• Experience managing safeguarding within a school.
• Ability to liaise with relevant agencies.
• Implementing good safeguarding practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and support on child welfare.
• Liaise with relevant agencies on safeguarding matters.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding legislation.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Excellent record keeping skills

Knowledge of safeguarding legislation

Experience of managing safeguarding

Education

Level 3 designated safeguarding lead qualification/training

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

York High School is seeking to appoint a Safeguarding Officer who will have day to day responsibility for safeguarding and child protection across the school. The role will include provision of advice and support for members of staff on child welfare, safeguarding and child protection matters, and liaison with relevant agencies.

You will have experience of managing safeguarding within a school, including working and communicating effectively with relevant agencies, and implementing and encouraging good safeguarding practice. You will have knowledge of legislation and guidance on safeguarding and child protection, effective communication skills and excellent record keeping skills. Your experience will be complemented by a level 3 designated safeguarding lead qualification/training.

The trust will be undertaking a job evaluation exercise in the near future and, therefore, the grade for this position may change.

We would strongly encourage any prospective candidate to visit the school. Please email Dawn Becton, PA to Principal and Office Manager, at [e-mail] if you would like to arrange a visit.

Further details about our school are available on our school website: www.yorkhighschool.co.uk

An application form, job description and person specification are available on the Trust website: Careers – Excel Learning Trust

Please email applications to [e-mail] marked for the attention of Mr Gavin Kumar, Principal.

Interviews will be held during the week commencing 23 February 2026.

Excel Learning Trust reserves the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close at midnight either on the advertised closing date, or at the point the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early. Applicants will be invited for interview once suitable applications are received, therefore early applications are strongly encouraged and advised.

What the school offers its staff

In return, we can offer a supportive working environment, with colleagues who care deeply, are experts in their fields and who are passionate about what they do. We also offer a range of staff benefits, and further details regarding our benefits and information about our Trust can be found on our website.

Commitment to safeguarding

Excel Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.