SAFEGUARDING OFFICER Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Overview

Are you a caring, empathetic and supportive individual with expertise in the area of student welfare and safeguarding? If you have experience of working within a safeguarding setting and the ability to positively encourage and influence the learning of our students, we would love to hear from you.

As a Safeguarding Officer, you will be responsible for supporting the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) in the effective management of safeguarding issues. You will also be required to work as part of the pastoral team to provide intervention and support for a key case load of high-profile vulnerable students.

Personal attributes

Our ideal candidate will have:

Experience of working in a similar role or setting.
Good interpersonal skills, excellent communication, listening and observation skills and the ability to build rapport, support, engage and motivate others.
The ability to deal with difficult, sensitive or conflict situations with an empathetic approach.
Knowledge of school policies relating to conduct, behaviour, attendance, safeguarding and dress code with a demonstratable understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding and child protection issues within a school setting.

Salary & Benefits

Grade: R9 (FTE £33,054 - £35,282 p.a.)

Actual Pro Rata Salary: £31,209.21 - £33,312.87 p.a.

Hours: 37 hours per week (term time only + 4 weeks during school holiday periods per annum), 08:00 - 16:00 Monday to Thursday and 08:00 - 15:30 Friday

Location

Robertsbridge Community College
Knelle Road
Robertsbridge
East Sussex
TN32 5EA

Supporting documents

How to apply

Please send your application, outlining your suitability for the role against the enclosed person specification and job description, by email to aquinas.recruitment@aquinastrust.org.

Please note a signed copy of your application form will be required prior to interview.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to bring appropriate identification with them to interview. For the purpose of DBS clearance, only copies of the successful applicant’s identification will be retained.

All candidates should provide two references. Permission should be sought prior to including any referee on your application form. Shortlisted candidates will have their references taken-up before any interview.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.