School Safeguarding Officer - Part-Time, Term-Time

Redborne Upper School and Community College; Ampthill; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 13,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee wellbeing support

Professional development

Job summary

Redborne Upper School and Community College is seeking a proactive Safeguarding Officer to join our dedicated team. You will support the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and Deputy DSL in developing a safeguarding culture across the school and in managing cases with discretion and empathy.

The role involves safeguarding and child protection duties, face-to-face interactions with students, staff, parents and external agencies, and contributing to a safe, supportive environment during term time

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in educational, youth or care settings.
• Knowledge of safeguarding practices and child protection procedures.
• Excellent communication and administrative abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the DSL and DDSL in developing safeguarding culture across the school.
• Assist safeguarding and child protection matters with discretion and empathy.
• Interact face-to-face with students, staff, parents and external agencies.
• Maintain safeguarding records and coordinate with relevant partners.

Skills

Experience with children or young ppl

Active listening

Calm under pressure

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Administrative skills

Job description

Redborne Upper School and Community College is seeking a proactive Safeguarding Officer to join our dedicated team. You will support the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and Deputy DSL in developing a safeguarding culture across the school and in managing cases with discretion and empathy.

The role involves safeguarding and child protection duties, face-to-face interactions with students, staff, parents and external agencies, and contributing to a safe, supportive environment during term time