Safeguarding Practice Lead - Child Protection

Tapestry Learning Partnership; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Career progression opportunities

Staff wellbeing and balance

Job summary

MyNewTerm is seeking a compassionate Child Protection Officer to lead safeguarding practice across our Trust. You will work with school leaders to embed consistency, strengthen systems, and drive continuous improvement in safeguarding and welfare for children and young people.

You will collaborate with the Designated Safeguarding Lead, manage complex cases, coordinate with families and external agencies, and ensure accurate documentation and tracking of all safeguarding concerns.

Qualifications

• Strong safeguarding knowledge and practice
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work calmly under pressure and make sound decisions

Responsibilities

• Act as a key member of the safeguarding team
• Identify, assess, and respond to safeguarding and welfare concerns
• Manage and support complex and sensitive safeguarding cases
• Work closely with families, external agencies, and professionals
• Ensure safeguarding concerns are recorded, tracked, and acted upon

Job description

MyNewTerm is seeking a compassionate Child Protection Officer to lead safeguarding practice across our Trust. You will work with school leaders to embed consistency, strengthen systems, and drive continuous improvement in safeguarding and welfare for children and young people.

You will collaborate with the Designated Safeguarding Lead, manage complex cases, coordinate with families and external agencies, and ensure accurate documentation and tracking of all safeguarding concerns.