Safeguarding Officer (Maternity contract/job share)

City of York Council; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

York High School is seeking a Safeguarding Officer to lead safeguarding and child protection across the school, providing guidance to staff and coordinating with external agencies.

You will have safeguarding experience in a school, knowledge of legislation, and a Level 3 DLS qualification. The role may offer part-time maternity cover with potential for a 2-day-per-week job share from 5 April 2027.

Qualifications

• Experience in safeguarding within a school environment.
• Knowledge of safeguarding legislation and guidance.
• Excellent record keeping and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day safeguarding and child protection across the school.
• Provide advice and support for staff on welfare and safeguarding.
• Liaise with relevant agencies to coordinate safeguarding and CP actions.

Skills

Effective communication

Record keeping

Agency liaison

Education

Level 3 Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) qualification

Job description

SCHOOL VACANCY

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 school is willing to consider applications for part‑time working during the period of maternity cover. There is also the potential for a permanent job share basis for 2 days per week from 5th April 2027. Please indicate any proposed part‑time hours as part of your application.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Closing date: Tuesday 10 November 2026 at 12 midnight.

Interview date: to be confirmed.

NON CYC VACANCY

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 school is willing to consider applications for part‑time working during the period of maternity cover. There is also the potential for a permanent job share basis for 2 days per week from 5th April 2027. Please indicate any proposed part‑time hours as part of your application.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced Crimnial Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Closing date: Tuesday 10 November 2026 at 12 midnight.

Interview date: to be confirmed.