School Safeguarding Officer - Protect & Support Students

Trinity Catholic College; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Catholic College in Middlesbrough invites applications for a safeguarding-focused position. The postholder will safeguard and protect pupils and staff, coordinate safeguarding referrals, and liaise with statutory agencies to prioritise those affected.

Required qualifications include NVQ Level 3 in learning support/early years or equivalent; DCSF induction; experience with children; and solid understanding of safeguarding procedures and inter-agency collaboration.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in learning support / early years or equivalent qualification/experience.
• Completed the DCSF induction programme.
• Experience working with children in a school/early years environment.
• Understanding and effective implementation of Child Protection procedures, safeguarding partnerships, and safeguarding practice reviews.
• Ability to collaborate with school staff and external agencies to support children and families.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard and protect young people and staff within school, coordinating safeguarding referrals and liaising with statutory agencies.
• Contribute proactively to the work of school staff and external agencies in supporting children, their families and carers.
• Support safeguarding culture and ensure timely responses to safeguarding concerns.

Skills

Safeguarding

Child protection

School environment

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 3 in learning support / early years or equivalent

Job description

Trinity Catholic College in Middlesbrough invites applications for a safeguarding-focused position. The postholder will safeguard and protect pupils and staff, coordinate safeguarding referrals, and liaise with statutory agencies to prioritise those affected.

Required qualifications include NVQ Level 3 in learning support/early years or equivalent; DCSF induction; experience with children; and solid understanding of safeguarding procedures and inter-agency collaboration.