Safeguarding Officer - South West London

Aspire People; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People Limited is seeking a dedicated Safeguarding Officer to join a supportive secondary school in South West London. You will work closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead and pastoral team to ensure safeguarding procedures are followed and student welfare is protected.

The role involves recording safeguarding concerns, coordinating with external agencies, and contributing to training and best practice to maintain a safe school environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in safeguarding, child protection, pastoral care or similar.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding procedures within an education setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with young people.
• Strong organisational and record-keeping skills.
• Confidential handling of sensitive information.
• Proactive, calm and professional approach.
• Ability to work as part of a safeguarding team.
• DBS update service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Support the DSL with day-to-day safeguarding and child protection concerns.
• Respond to disclosures and safeguarding concerns appropriately.
• Maintain accurate and confidential safeguarding records.
• Support referrals to external agencies as required.
• Collaborate with students, families, staff and external professionals.
• Monitor student welfare and identify those needing additional support.
• Contribute to safeguarding meetings, reviews and multi-agency work.
• Ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are followed consistently.
• Assist with safeguarding training and awareness.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally.

Skills

Safeguarding procedures

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Record-keeping

Confidentiality

DBS update

Job description

Safeguarding Officer - Secondary School

South West London

Company: Aspire People Limited

Aspire People are seeking a dedicated and experienced Safeguarding Officer to join a supportive secondary school in South West London.

This is an excellent opportunity for a safeguarding professional who is passionate about student welfare, child protection and creating a safe and supportive school environment.

The Role

As Safeguarding Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the school's safeguarding procedures and ensuring the wellbeing of all students. You will work closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), pastoral team, senior leadership and external agencies to ensure safeguarding concerns are identified, recorded and acted upon appropriately.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the DSL with the day-to-day management of safeguarding and child protection concerns.
• Responding appropriately to disclosures and safeguarding concerns.
• Maintaining accurate and confidential safeguarding records.
• Supporting referrals to relevant external agencies where required.
• Working closely with students, families, staff and external professionals.
• Monitoring student welfare and identifying students who may require additional support.
• Contributing to safeguarding meetings, reviews and multi-agency work.
• Ensuring safeguarding policies and procedures are followed consistently.
• Supporting the school with safeguarding training, awareness and best practice.
• Maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information professionally.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience working in safeguarding, child protection, pastoral care or a similar role.
• A strong understanding of safeguarding procedures within a school or education setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build positive and professional relationships with young people.
• Strong organisational and record-keeping skills.
• The confidence to manage sensitive and confidential information.
• A proactive, calm and professional approach.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a wider pastoral and safeguarding team.
• An enhanced DBS on the update service, or willingness to obtain one.

Why Work with Aspire People?

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Dedicated consultant support.
• Access to a wide range of secondary school opportunities across London.
• Support throughout the recruitment and compliance process.
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions.
• A chance to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.